Here are teaching ideas paired with free teaching resources for educators, homeschooling individuals to teach with film in February!
February Monthly Themes
Black History Month
- Article: Teaching With Film for Black History Month
- Article: Family Movies for Black History Month | Multicultural Kids Blog
- Our newest Black History Film: Chevalier
???? Looking for individual lessons for teaching Black history? Check out our brand new Black History Lessons collection, with classroom-ready individual lessons for teaching US Black History and Global Black History. Plus free, on-demand professional development webinars to support teaching Black History.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Partner Lesson: Teen Relationship Violence Lesson | Share My Lesson
CTE Month (Career & Technical Education)
- Film Lesson: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down > Career Paths
- Film Lesson: Hidden Figures > STEM Career Readiness
- Docuseries & Learning Guide: The Invisible Shield > Public Health Careers
National Gun Violence Survivor Week Feb.1-7
- Resource: Facilitation Guidelines for Group Discussions
- Films: Gabby Gifford Won’t Back Down, He Named Me Malala
World Interfaith Harmony Week Feb.1-7
- World Religions Lessons: The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
- Buddhism: The Dhamma Brothers, The Cup. The Story of God
- Christianity: Rebel Hearts, The Story of God
- Confucianism: The Way Home
- Hinduism: Like Stars on Earth, The Story of God
- Islam: Children of Heaven, The Story of God, Wadjda
- Judaism: Big Sonia, Defiant Requiem, Schindler’s List, The Story of God
- Traditional Māori Religion: Whale Rider
- Article: Exploring World Religions Through Art: Hands-on Activities for Students of All Ages | Religion Matters
African Heritage & Health Week February 7-13
- Teach about the impact of healthcare inequities on public health and the urgency of healthcare for all with The Invisible Shield (and yes, it talks talks about the Tuskegee Institute, as it should).
February Daily Themes
Feb 1 National Freedom Day (signing of 13th amendment – USA)
- Film: Ava Duvernay’s 13th
Feb 7 World Read Aloud Day
- Article: Bringing Books and Films Together
Feb 10 Lunar New Year 2024
- Film: The Way Home
Feb 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Films: Hidden Figures, Jane, The Love Bugs
- Article: 10 Films That Celebrate Women in Science | Video Librarian
- Article: Inspiring a Love of Nature and Learning: Celebrating Jane Goodall.
Feb 11 National Inventors Day
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
- Films: Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, The Love Bugs
- Article: Love Bugs: Exploring Nature, Love, Curiosity and Friendship
Feb 20 World Day of Social Justice
- Check out our films on gender equity, racial equity, LGBTQ equity, human rights & more in the Journeys in Film library.
Finally, while thematic weeks and months are fun and helpful, we know that media literacy, civics, Black history, and many of the other themes we have highlighted can be integrated into your curriculum any time of year, so we hope these resources inspire you no matter when you find them!
Written by SJ Evans
