Create English Lesson Plans in Medicine and Psychiatry Using Movies and Film
INSPIRATION IS PRICELESS!
Introduce Children to:
Major Events in History; Principles of Science; Extraordinary People; Literature; Drama; Dance; Art; Social-Emotional Learning; and Ethics.
The term "SEL" refers to topics relating to Social and Emotional Learning. "Moral-Ethical Emphasis" refers to Character Counts' Six Pillars of Character. The suggested ages for the movie are shown in brackets.
Beautiful Dreamers (Biography/Whitman; Literature/U.S.; World/Canada; Medicine; SEL: Male Role Model; Mental Illness; Breaking Out; Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [12+; useful for getting students to read and appreciate the poetry of Walt Whitman]
Good Will Hunting (Medicine (Psychiatry); U.S./1991 to present & Massachusetts; SEL: Child Abuse; Marriage; Romantic Relationships; Fighting; Friendship; Male Role Model; Talent; Breaking Out; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [14+]
Marie Curie: More Than Meets the Eye (Biography; World/France & WW I; Medicine; Science-Technology; SEL: Female Role Model; Mother/Daughter; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [8 - 12]
Partners of the Heart (Medicine; U.S./1917 - 1991, Diversity, Tennessee & Maryland; SEL: Teamwork, Education, Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [10+]
TeachWithMovies.com Learning Guides are designed to help teachers easily create lesson plans. The films listed in this index will help supplement lesson plans in medicine and psychiatry. Each Guide contains sections on Helpful Background, Benefits of the Movie, Possible Problems, Discussion Questions, Projects, and Bridges to Reading.
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