Elementary (K-5)

Learn more about the impact of coal mining on our health, economy, and climate with From the Ashes.   Spread the love

The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for Film History, Film Literacy and Film Studies classes. It pairs well with all of our film...

The Group Discussions Facilitation Guidelines provide suggestions for leading productive conversations that broaden perspectives, encourage empathy, and create safe spaces for student engagement. Spread the...

Use Happy (The Happy Movie!) to explore the psychology of happiness with your students, bolster social emotional learning (SEL) and introduce them to cultures...

We are pleased to offer an easy-to-use Discussion Guide and a classroom-ready Curriculum Guide for Disney’s Hidden Figures. Literary Connection For a film-book pairing, teach...

How to Choose Films for Your Classroom  is designed to help you choose the right film for your learning community.   As you work through...

Jane introduces students to the life and work of pioneering chimpanzee expert Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as her colleagues Dian Fossey and Biruté...

Landfill Harmonic is an inspirational documentary with key opportunities for environmental education. Looking for more Earth Month films for students? Check out these environment-themed films with lesson...

Like Stars on Earth offers a wonderful opportunity to teach students about India, Bollywood films, and the Hindu festival Diwali. It can also open...

One Strange Rock is a ten-part National Geographic series that explores the twists of fate that allow life to thrive on earth. These classroom-ready lesson...

Please Vote For Me brings civics and elections to life for students and is also a valuable tool for teaching students about China. “This film...

Queen of Katwe introduces students to Uganda, chess, and international chess star Phiona Mutesi. It’s also a great tool for starting conversations about the...

Teaching With Film: Getting Started Guide will get you ready to teach with film. These simple tips are also useful for teaching with any...

Explore the love of nature and the nature of love with The Love Bugs, an Emmy-award winning documentary. Spread the love

Teach about world music, world instruments and world cultures with The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble. Spread the love

The Neighborhood Storyteller is an engaging teaching tool to excite students about the power of reading. It also introduces students to current events in...

Whale Rider tells the story of a Māori girl who challenges generations of cultural tradition and assumptions about gender. Introduce students to Aotearoa /...

This activity encourages learners to engage with a balanced variety of text and media perspectives. The activity also builds belonging and class community by...