Teach about neurological disorders with film
World Brain Day on July 22 promotes awareness and education for neurological disorders. We’re pleased to offer engaging resources to help you explore neurological disorders through film with your learning communities.
Like Stars on Earth / Taare Zameen Par
This a heartwarming feature film tells the story of a dyslexic boy who thrives with the support of his art teacher. Our free film Curriculum Guide features a lesson exploring the structure and function of the brain. It also includes a fun science activity where students analyze their own brain function. This science lesson is for grades 6-8. Learn more about teaching with Like Stars on Earth.
Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down
This award-winning documentary tells the story of a rising star transformed by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and follows her remarkable journey of rehabilitation and recovery. The TBI to the left hemisphere of Gabby Giffords’ brain triggered aphasia, which affects the ability to use language to communicate. Our free film Discussion Guide has a section exploring the science of aphasia as well as Gabby Giffords’ rehabilitation and recovery experiences. This film and guide are a great combination for high school settings as well as community groups, film clubs, and public screenings for World Brain Day! Learn more about teaching with Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.
Crip Camp
Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp explores how a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Our free Crip Camp curriculum guide includes a lesson on “Language Power and Ableism”; we recommend this lesson to help educators and learners discuss neurological disorders in a sensitive and appropriate way. Learn more about teaching with Crip Camp.
