What to Teach in March
Let’s make March easy! Get classroom-ready resources to teach with film across the curriculum for Women’s History Month, Music in Our Schools Month, Pi Day (yes, you can teach math with film!), Ramadan, World Poetry Day and more!
March Special Event Highlights
Women’s History Month: Free Resources for Women’s History Month + our new Women’s History Resource Collection
Music in Our Schools Month: Chevalier, Defiant Requiem, Landfill Harmonic, Summer of Soul, The Music of Strangers
Ramadan: Teach about Islam with Film
March 14 Pi Day: Teach Math with Film
March 20 International Day of Happiness: Happy (the Happy movie!)
March Monthly Teaching Themes
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Crip Camp
Gender Equality Month + Equal Pay Day falls in March (the date changes each year): Films with Gender Equity-themed lessons – He Named Me Malala, Hidden Figures, Jane, Rebel Hearts, The Neighborhood Storyteller.
National Reading Month: Boost Student Engagement with Film and Book Pairings
March Weekly Teaching Themes
Brain Awareness Week March 10-16, 2025 : Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down – Aphasia, Happy – The Psychology of Happiness, Like Stars on Earth – How the Brain Works, The Dhamma Brothers – Meditation and the Brain
LGBTQ Health Awareness Week March 17-21: Finding Pride, The Invisible Shield
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination March 21-27 + March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Chevalier, Hidden Figures, Just Mercy, LA92, Summer of Soul, The Dhamma Brothers, Unzipped, Youth v Gov
*History teachers may also find our Black History Lesson collection helpful.
March Special Teaching Days
March 1 Zero Discrimination Day: What Are Prejudice, Stereotyping And Discrimination? (Video), The Invisible Shield (about social inequities and public health)
March 1 Read Across America Day: Boost Student Engagement with Film and Book Pairings
March 3 World Wildlife Day: Jane, River of Gold — or check out our Celebration of Nature Collection which introduces students to Bugs, Chimpanzees and the Natural World of the Amazon, with resources for grades 3 to 7.
March 4 World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
March 5 (2025)* Equal Pay Day: Hidden Figures, Jane.
*This date changes each year.
March 8 International Women’s Day: Women’s History Resources + 10 Documentary Films That Celebrate Women of Faith
March 14 Hindu Festival of Holi (2025): The Story of God
March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia: Countering Islamophobia Through Film, 10 Documentary Films That Celebrate Women of Faith (includes great films about women in Islam).
March 15 World Consumer Rights Day: River of Gold (about consumer rights to ethically sourced gold)
March 15 International Long Covid Awareness Day: The Invisible Shield
March 19 National Agriculture Day: Greener Pastures
March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Chevalier, Hidden Figures, Just Mercy, LA92, Summer of Soul, The Dhamma Brothers, Unzipped
*History teachers may also find our Black History Lesson collection helpful.
March 21 World Poetry Day: The Prophet
March 21 International Day of Forests: Learn about Forests for Earth Day and Every Day
March 22 World Water Day: River of Gold
March 23 Earth Hour: Environmental Studies Collection
March 23 World Meteorological Day: Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
March 30 International Day of Zero Waste: Landfill Harmonic
March 30 Doctor’s Day: The Invisible Shield
March 31 International Day of Transgender Visibility: Finding Pride
What to Teach in March
Here are guides and other suggestions for educators, homeschooling individuals and others who plan ahead and want to teach with film in March!
March Teaching Highlights
Women’s History Month: Free Resources for Women’s History Month
Music in Our Schools Month: Chevalier, Defiant Requiem, Landfill Harmonic, Summer of Soul, The Music of Strangers
March 10-April 8 Ramadan: Children of Heaven, He Named Me Malala, The Neighborhood Storyteller, Wadjda, The Story of God
March 14 Pi Day: Children of Heaven, Genius, Hidden Figures, Like Stars On Earth, Please Vote For Me, The Cup, The Way Home, Walden, Whale Rider
March 20 International Day of Happiness: Happy
March Monthly Teaching Events
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Crip Camp
Gender Equality Month + Equal Pay Day falls in March (the date changes each year): Films with Gender Equity-themed lessons – He Named Me Malala, Hidden Figures, Jane, Rebel Hearts, The Neighborhood Storyteller.
National Reading Month: Bringing Books and Films Together
March Weekly Teaching Events
March 11-17 Brain Awareness Week: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down – Aphasia, Happy – The Psychology of Happiness, Like Stars on Earth – How the Brain Works, The Dhamma Brothers – Meditation and the Brain
March 20-24 LGBTQ Health Awareness Week: Finding Pride, The Invisible Shield
March 21-27 Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination + March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Chevalier, Hidden Figures, Just Mercy, LA92, Summer of Soul, The Dhamma Brothers, Unzipped, Youth v Gov
*History teachers may also find our Black History Lesson collection helpful.
Special Teaching Days in March
March 1 Zero Discrimination Day: What Are Prejudice, Stereotyping And Discrimination? (Video), The Invisible Shield (about social inequities and public health)
March 1 Read Across America Day: Bringing Books and Films Together to Inspire and Engage Students
March 3 World Wildlife Day: Jane, River of Gold — or check out our Celebration of Nature Collection which introduces students to Bugs, Chimpanzees and the Natural World of the Amazon, with resources for grades 3 to 7.
March 4 World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
March 8 International Women’s Day: Big Sonia, Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, He Named Me Malala, Hidden Figures, Jane, Queen of Katwe, Rebel Hearts.
March 12 (2024)* Equal Pay Day: Hidden Figures, Jane.
*This date changes each year.
March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia: Countering Islamophobia Through Film, 10 Documentary Films That Celebrate Women of Faith (includes great films about women in Islam).
March 15 World Consumer Rights Day: River of Gold (about consumer rights to ethically sourced gold)
March 15 International Long Covid Awareness Day: The Invisible Shield
March 19 National Agriculture Day: Greener Pastures
March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Chevalier, Hidden Figures, Just Mercy, LA92, Summer of Soul, The Dhamma Brothers, Unzipped
*History teachers may also find our Black History Lesson collection helpful.
March 21 World Poetry Day: The Prophet
March 21 International Day of Forests: Learn about Forests for Earth Day and Every Day
March 22 World Water Day: River of Gold
March 23 World Meteorological Day: Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
March 25 Hindu Festival of Holi (2024): The Story of God
March 30 International Day of Zero Waste: Landfill Harmonic
March 31 International Day of Transgender Visibility: Finding Pride
Our Newest Film Guides
As a new year begins, we’re excited to share our newest film guides with you!
Our Latest Teaching Resources for Acclaimed Contemporary Films
To start a new year, we’re recapping our ten newest film guides. These acclaimed documentaries and hit feature films shed new light on history, current events, and the important figures and issues of our time. Our free teaching resources can help you put the rapidly-shifting news landscape into context for your students and lead productive discussions on sensitive and sometimes difficult topics.
Chevalier (For Grades 11-12)
Inspired by the incredible true story of France’s first Black classical composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Our Chevalier Discussion Guide sheds new light on the realities of 18th century France and can ignite student interest and engagement in learning more about the French Revolution.
Crip Camp (For High School)
Crip Camp shares with insight, humor, and joy the experiences of a group of disabled teenagers and their journey to adulthood and activism. Our Crip Camp Curriculum Guide and Discussion Guide delve into this rich and powerful story of disability activism, culture, and history.
Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down (For Grades 8-12)
This compelling documentary tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011. We’ve created a “Gabby Giffords Discussion Guide and a Learning Guide.” También están disponibles en español.
Navalny (For High School)
Navalny unfolds with the pace of a political thriller. This Oscar-winning documentary follows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in his quest to identify the men who poisoned him in a failed assassination attempt. We offer a Discussion Guide and a flexible Learning Guide that features six key learning sections which cover 9 subjects across the curriculum.
Rebel Hearts (For High School)
This heart-grabbing documentary chronicles the bold acts of faith, defiance and activism of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart that turned the Church upside-down. From marching in Selma in 1965 to the Women’s March in 2018, they challenged the notion of what a nun and a woman were supposed to be. Our Rebel Hearts Curriculum Guide includes a hands-on arts lesson based on the pop art of Sister Mary Corita.
Schindler’s List Special 30th Anniversary Guide (For High School)
In 2023, we launched a new improved Schindler’s List Curriculum Guide with a brand new antisemitism lesson to teach with this powerful & inspiring Academy Award-winner.
Summer of Soul (For Grades 7-12)
Summer of Soul is a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record—about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Our Summer of Soul Curriculum Guide provides an engaging introduction to major events in Black history—with an award-winning soundtrack.
Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality (For High School)
This intimate documentary explores the frontline of America’s heated battles over gentrification, lack of affordable housing, and homelessness. UNZIPPED explodes stereotypes and humanizes the lived experiences of people caught in the cross-fire of America’s growing housing divide. Our Unzipped Learning Guide also explores actionable solutions.
Youth v Gov (For Grades 7-12)
This compelling climate court case documentary follows 21 courageous youth activists who file a ground-breaking lawsuit against the U.S. government for their right to a safe climate. Our Youth v Gov Curriculum Guide and Discussion Guide provide context to discuss breaking climate litigation news. Redirect your students’ climate anxiety into action-oriented optimism with these powerful teaching tools.
