Wadjda Product Description
Film runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Film rating: PG-13. Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 10+.
Video Librarian also has a review available for this film.
Whale Rider Curriculum Guide
Lesson 1: Who are the Maori (Social Studies)
Lesson 2: Viewing Whale Rider (Media Literacy)
Lesson 3: The World Outside, The Spirit Within (Social Studies)
Lesson 4: Maori Roles and Relationships (Language Arts / Visual Literacy)
Lesson 5: Insights Into Maori Culture (Film Specific Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 6: Culture and Gender (General Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 7: Special Effects and Music (Media Literacy)
Lesson 8: Echolocation (Science)
Lesson 9: Counting the Uncountable (Mathematics)
Lesson 10: Markings of the Maori (Visual Arts)
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Related Resources
- Media Literacy in the Classroom: Tips and Tools via Video Librarian.
- 4 Coming of Age Films That Help Students Cope with Change from Edutopia.
- Global Learning Through Film via Multicultural Kid Blogs.
- Films suggestions for Women’s History Month on our site
- Celebrate Nature Lessons Set for Grades 3-7 from Journeys in Film
Aditionally, lead actress Keisha Castle-Hughes of Whale Rider was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the film. Learn more about teaching with the Oscar nominated and award-winning films in our library.
Sustainable Development Goals
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This curriculum guide connects to the following United Nations SDGs. Learn more about teaching with SDGs: https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material.
