Know How Product Description
The Cup ties to current events through lessons on refugees and the politics of production. Explore Buddhism, Media Literacy and much more with this inspiring film.
Film runtime: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Film rating: G. This film is appropriate for all ages!
The Cup Curriculum Guide
Lesson 1: On the Roof of the World (Social Studies)
Lesson 2: Introduction to Buddhism (Social Studies)
Lesson 3: Viewing The Cup (Media Literacy)
Lesson 4: Orygen Comes of Age (Language Arts)
Lesson 5: Daily Life in Tibet (Film-Specific Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 6: Learning about Culture and Greetings (General Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 7: A World of Refugees (Social Studies, Current Events)
Lesson 8: The Politics of Production (Media Literacy)
Lesson 9: Energy Sources and Resources (Science)
Lesson 10: The Value of Money (Mathematics)
Lesson 11: The Art of the Mandala (Visual Arts)
Glossary of Film Terms
The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy / Media Literacy lesson in this guide.
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Related Resources
The Cup is part of our global education collection of award-winning films from around the world for introducing students to global cultures and customs. We also recommend: Children of Heaven (Iran), Like Stars on Earth (India), Please Vote for Me (China), The Way Home (South Korea), Wadjda (Saudi Arabia), and Whale Rider (Aotearoa / New Zealand).
The Cup is featured in our Media Literacy and Journalism Lessons collection.
Teaching about Buddhism? We also recommend The Dhamma Brothers and The Story of God. Learn more about experiential learning about Buddhism and meditation and film.
Teaching about Migrants and Refugees? We also recommend He Named Me Malala, The Music of Strangers, and The Neighborhood Storyteller.
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Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
