FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY
…that it has been approved and is safe. Musica non grata: Music that is not approved by the regime and the Communist Party. Requiring official approval of artistic expression violates…
LESSON PLAN ON MIGRATION, NOMADISM, AND DORMANCY
…in order, nature or effect.” The class may be familiar with the inverse in mathematics: -2 is the additive inverse of 2, because their sum is zero. 1/4 is the…
A FORCE MORE POWERFUL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr8zg9o53R4″ autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A FORCE MORE POWERFUL SUBJECTS — World/India, Poland, Denmark, Chile, South Africa; 1800s – the; Present; Civics/Government; U.S./1945 the Present; Civil Rights Movement, Tennessee; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING…
SUPER SIZE ME
…add to its shelf life in ways that make the food more dangerous and less healthy. (5) Cheap — CF is often cheap, and there is a benefit to consumers…
HOTEL RWANDA
…See also TWM’s Historical Fiction in Film Cross-Curricular Homework Project. [youtube title=”HOTEL RWANDA TRAILER:” video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dd8rX5Dy_Q” autohide=”Default”] [youtube title=”SOMETIMES IN APRIL TRAILER:” video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DX0SCNI_rU&t=12s” autohide=”Default”] QUICK DISCUSSION QUESTION FOR “HOTEL RWANDA”: At…
NATIONAL SECURITY WHISTLEBLOWERS
…STATE TRAILER:” video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNrcFpACIMU” allowfullscreen=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] [youtube title=”THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA TRAILER:” video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXlmQeSpqI4″ allowfullscreen=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] [youtube title=”SILENCED TRAILER:” video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HW0d1NO9Y4″ allowfullscreen=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LEARNING GUIDE MENU: Benefits of…
SHILOH
…that Marty is trying to buy cheap food from the market, does Marty have an obligation to his parents to tell the truth so that the town won’t think that…
UNCHAINED MEMORIES: READINGS FROM THE SLAVE NARRATIVES
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1865; 1865 – 1913; and African-Americans & the Civil Rights Movement; Literature/U.S. (Narrative Writing); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights;…
SPIDERMAN 2
…The scientist, Dr. Otto Octavius, is doing research on a clean and limitless energy source that could provide cheap electricity to the whole world. He is trying to devise a…
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE SOCIAL DILEMMA SUBJECTS — Health SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — None. AGE; 11+ 93 minutes; unrated Documentary with fictional scenes, 2020….
LINCOLN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJVuqYkI2jQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LINCOLN THE END OF AMERICA’S NIGHTMARE DANCE WITH SLAVERY SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1865; Biography; Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Citizenship….
SPOTLIGHT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwdCIpbTN5g” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SPOTLIGHT With a Focus on the Role of Various Institutions in the Cover-up, the Disclosure, and the Aftermath SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – Current…
TeachWithMovies.org’s annotated, Notes on the Decision to End WWII with Surprise Atomic Bomb Attacks on Japan (optional reading for teachers)
…Atlantic Charter.” Hiroshima: Was it Necessary? citing U.S. Dept. of State, Potsdam 2, pg. 1- 1261. These messages were intercepted and decoded by U.S. Intelligence and sent to President Truman….
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: WALL-E
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ1CATNbXg0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WALL-E SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The Environment; Romantic Relationships; Taking Care of Yourself. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Caring; Responsibility AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating…
GRACIE’S CHOICE
…being separated again. Amy held down multiple jobs, found a cheap place to live, and at the same time juggled caring for her four siblings. Her younger sister eventually went…
THE ADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN
…his wife and children if he couldn’t work to buy them. This is a problem for Huck. What causes Huck to begin to change his mind about the morality of…
Corner in Wheat
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EEcvfWYVYg” allowfullscreen=”true” autohide=”Default”] CORNER IN WHEAT SUBJECTS — U.S. History 1865 – 1913; ELA (ironic metaphor); Cinema; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Work/Career; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility and Caring. 1909; 14…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: CHARLOTTE’S WEB
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSC7NrzDt24″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CHARLOTTE’S WEB SUBJECTS: Science — Biology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Caring for Animals; Friendship; Grieving; Justice. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 –…
WARM SPRINGS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUQQqMr_big” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WARM SPRINGS SUBJECTS — U.S./1913 – 1929; Biography (FDR); Georgia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Disabilities; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring. AGE; 12+; No MPAA…
CONTACT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q399v-pMG30″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CONTACT SUBJECTS — Religions/Judeo-Christian; Science Fiction; Space Exploration; Mathematics; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; Father/Daughter; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Caring. AGE: 12+; Rated PG for…
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLR3gZrU2Xo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE SUBJECTS — U.S./1913 – 1945; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Suicide; Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Citizenship. AGE:…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: HAPPY FEET
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIBsnOyJB7Y” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HAPPY FEET SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Courage; Self-Esteem; Disabilities; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating — PG…
AN IDEAL HUSBAND
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjpQAj_MtUI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] AN IDEAL HUSBAND SUBJECTS — Drama/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Marriage; Families in Crisis; Friendship; Romantic Relationships; Justice; Redemption; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility;…
THE PAW PROJECT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw8OJN4ctyo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE PAW PROJECT SUBJECTS — Civics and Government; U.S./Politics & California; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Citizenship. AGE: 13+; MPAA…
THE SHOOTIST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7QQD5xoxfw&t=4s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE SHOOTIST SUBJECTS — U.S./1865 – 1913; Literature/Myths of the Western Genre; Literary Devices: theme &characterization; Cinema; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coming of Age; Illness…
HOOSIERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33DEm0eW-wU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HOOSIERS SUBJECTS — Sports/Basketball; U.S. 1946 – 1991 & Indiana; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Teamwork; Alcohol& Drug Abuse; Male Role Model; Father/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
12 YEARS A SLAVE – LEARNING GUIDE – BEST OF TWM
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02Ie8wKKRg” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] 12 Years a Slave SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1865; Literature/U.S. (Slave Narrative); Biography; Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 15+; MPAA…
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CDVRBnPVfg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM SUBJECTS — Sports/Soccer (Football); World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Parenting; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 13+;…
DR. STRANGELOVE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPU1AYTxwg4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] DR. STRANGELOVE Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
THE WHITE ROSE
…squad had made but which did not conform to the approved banners. As the official tried to forcibly take the banner from the frightened boy, Hans hit the man and…
Suggested Answers to Discussion Questions for Learning Guide to FOUR FILMS ABOUT ANNE FRANK
…among the Germans and the people in the occupied territories who knew what was going on and who either approved or didn’t take steps to stop it; and (5) weakness…
THE YEAR THE EARTH CHANGED
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XswV_yqPq28″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE YEAR THE EARTH CHANGED SUBJECTS — The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; AGE; Rated PG, age 8+; 2021; 48…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: A BUG’S LIFE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE35XQFxbeo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A BUG’S LIFE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Courage; Teamwork. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating —…
SCHINDLER’S LIST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG22XNhtnoY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SCHINDLER’S LIST SUBJECTS — Biography; World/WWII; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect; Caring. AGE: 15; MPAA Rating — R for…
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
…longer back when there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and nothing to buy it with. What else does she see that indicates hard times felt during the Great…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfESEXIZ_lw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The Environment. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Friendship; Courage. AT A GLANCE: Ages: 6 – 8; MPAA Rating: PG for some…
TALKING AND PLAYING FOR GROWTH: AN AMERICAN TAIL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XC0REIj_F0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] AN AMERICAN TAIL SUBJECTS: U.S./1865 – 1913; Diversity & New York; Religions/Judaism; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 6…
CASABLANCA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkL9l7qovsE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CASABLANCA SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945; World/WWII; France & Morocco; ELA: Extended Metaphor; Allegory; Hero’s Journey; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; Redemption; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
UP
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7pFraFvV5M” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] UP SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Caring for Animals; Grieving. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Caring. AT A GLANCE: Ages: 6 – 8; MPAA Rating: PG for some peril…
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
…(the Lucas’ and the Bennets) tried to mimic the aristocracy and the very wealthy to the extent that they could. Money and the social position that it could buy were…
JAMES’ JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
…Was Shimi right in putting pressure on his father to sell the land for the million dollars which would buy economic security for Shimi? Suggested Response: This is an age-old…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: BEN AND ME
…Clara Barton, and Betsy Ross. Look up information about these great people online, or check out books from the library about important men and women in American history. For more…
Support Teachers & Students Whose Schools are Closed Due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
…places on the Internet to assist teachers in creating curricula based on film. While many movies are available online, the families of some students can’t afford to rent or buy…
STALIN
…of peasants to death by taking virtually all of their grain and selling it to buy foreign machinery with which to launch his industrialization campaign. Stalin was responsible for the…
FOUR FILMS ABOUT ANNE FRANK
…(for both ELA classes and for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Classes). CCSS pp. 35 & 60. Writing: Anchor Standards #s 1 – 5 and 7- 10 for Writing and…
SHORT SUBJECT: BEN AND ME
BEN AND ME SUBJECTS — Biography/Franklin; U.S./1750 – 1812 & Pennsylvania; Science- Technology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Citizenship. AGE: 8 & 9; Not Rated; Animated; 1953; 27…
Guns Germs, & Steel
…related standards (for both ELA classes and for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Classes). CCSS pp. 35 & 60. Writing: Anchor Standards #s 1 – 5 and 7- 10 for…
SELMA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SELMA SUBJECTS — U.S.: 1945-1991; Diversity/African-American; Civil Rights Movement; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership, Courage, Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Fairness, Citizenship. AGE: 12+; MPAA…
EYE IN THE SKY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOqeoj669xg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EYE IN THE SKY SUBJECTS — U.S. 1991 – Current & War on Terror (Drone Warfare); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSC7NrzDt24″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CHARLOTTE’S WEB SUBJECTS — Science-Biology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; Friendship; Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect; Caring. AGE: 5-10; MPAA Rating: G;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: CARS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_H7_tDHFE8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CARS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Sportsmanship; Teamwork; Friendship. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Caring; Citizenship. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5-8; MPAA Rating — G; Animated; 2006; 116 minutes;…
OCTOBER SKY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJQgYPXjN4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] OCTOBER SKY SUBJECTS — Space Exploration; U.S./1945-1991 & West Virginia; Science- Technology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; Father/Son; Mother/Son; Breaking Out; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
RABBIT-PROOF FENCE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbnk8wSVMaM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] RABBIT-PROOF FENCE SUBJECTS — World/Australia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Respect. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG (for emotional…
SEVEN DAYS IN MAY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMuK_Sos58″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SEVEN DAYS IN MAY SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
1776
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neXdVJNZRg0″ autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] 1776 SUBJECTS — U.S./1750 – 1812 & Pennsylvania; Drama/Musicals; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Citizenship. AGE: 11+; MPAA Rating — G; Musical;…
FLY AWAY HOME
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRMPAaBIDw8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FLY AWAY HOME SUBJECTS — Health (Grieving); ELA: theme, characterization, backstory, allusion, complication; Science(Biology); the Environment; World/Canada; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; Parenting; Father/Daughter; Caring…
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT – THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
…had created. But it was more than that. He approved. Just because he had to ease up on his efforts to get New Deal legislation, he wanted her to press…
ALL THE KING’S MEN
…and towns, were personally selected and approved by Long. He would, for example, dictate the bills to be passed by the Louisiana legislature. Long created a “Bureau of Criminal Identification”…
SPARE PARTS & UNDERWATER DREAMS
…31 -36; 74 – 76; 81 – 84; 222; and the sections relating to Oscar are at pp. 15- 19; 31 – 53, 74 – 76; 77 – 80; 195…
Historical Fiction in Film Cross-Curricular Homework Project
…to choose films from an approved list. (See TWM’s recommendations for high-quality historical fiction for United States History classes and for World History classes.) After watching a movie, students should…
Handout #2 Lesson Plan on Mass Casualties and Making Decisions About War Basic Facts on the Decision to End WWII by Attacking Japan with Atomic Bombs
…the death on the shores of the Home Islands was approved by the Emperor. However, under pressure from the end-the-war faction, Japan also began to seek Russian help in mediating…
DR. SARMAST’S MUSIC SCHOOL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7l2vWXxCmU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] DR. SARMAST’S MUSIC SCHOOL Music as a Human and Cultural Right Subject: Music and Social Studies (World/Afghanistan; Human Rights of Artists; Women’s Rights); Ages:…
LOVING VINCENT
…Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” [youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMerSm2ToFY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] The second short is an eight minute interview David Hockney on Vincent Van Gogh [youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA_I0qwnh_w” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”]…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: HAPPY FEET TWO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd49NnDAPF8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HAPPY FEET TWO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Father/Son; Friendship; Teamwork. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating — PG; Animated…
DEAR FRANKIE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-31l0eKBkU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] DEAR FRANKIE SUBJECTS — Health (Disabilities (deafness) & Non-verbal Communication); ELA (Characterization; Theme; & Complication); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Disabilities (deafness); Mother/Son; Parenting; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
GLORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvmuHfSgra8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GLORY SUBJECTS — U.S./1860 – 1865; Diversity/African-American; Massachusetts; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Citizenship; Trustworthiness. AGE; 14+; MPAA Rating…
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqQK3b7jXu4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A RAISIN IN THE SUN SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Diversity/African-American & Illinois; Drama/U.S. (focusing on theme, plot, character development, symbol, motif and irony);…
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPkr9HmglG0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND SUBJECTS: Science (Biology & Physics); World (Africa & Malawi); Biography (William Kamkwamba); ELA; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Male Role Model;…
PAY IT FORWARD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlZDDACt8Nw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PAY IT FORWARD SUBJECTS — U.S./1991 to Present & Nevada; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Mother/Son; Families in Crisis; Education; Disabilities; MORAL-ETHICAL…
Iron Jawed Angels
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXGMmw0Odc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] IRON JAWED ANGELS SUBJECTS — U.S. History; Politics; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; Courage; Leadership; Female Role Model. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Fairness; Citizenship….
ROXANNE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrH20A5av44″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROXANNE SUBJECTS — Drama; ELA: irony; characterization; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; Self-esteem; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating PG; Comedy; 1987,…
OF MICE AND MEN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQtiStdDaYw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] OF MICE AND MEN SUBJECTS — Literature – U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring; AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating — PG-13;…
LES CHORISTES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhYtVMoWFNQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LES CHORISTES In French with English Subtitles SUBJECTS — Music; World/France; Literature/Poetry Analysis; Literary Devices: theme; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Self-esteem; Talent; Education; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
CROSSING
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSxe9le3Da4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE CROSSING SUBJECTS — U.S./1750-1812; New Jersey & Pennsylvania; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Citizenship. AGE; 13+;…
EMPIRE RECORDS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvIsvZlk4GE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EMPIRE RECORDS SUBJECTS — ELA-Writing Exercises; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring; Trustworthiness; AGE: 14 – 17; MPAA Rating — PG-13 for…
A BETTER LIFE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIzW7yk3ZI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A BETTER LIFE SUBJECTS — U.S. 1991 – Current; Hispanic & California; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Father/Son; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 13+; MPAA…
FINDING NEMO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oQ628Seb9w” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FINDING NEMO SUBJECTS — Marine Biology (Science/Technology); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Father/Son; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect, Responsibility. AGE: 8 – 12; MPAA Rating —…
REMEMBER THE TITANS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35MvdHBWjwU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] REMEMBER THE TITANS SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991, Diversity/African-American, & Virginia; Sports/Football; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Friendship; Teamwork; Leadership; Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL…
EVER AFTER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szP9U0uLl5U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EVER AFTER SUBJECTS — World/France and the Renaissance; Myths & Fairy Tales; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; Self-Esteem; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness, Caring. AGE:…
HAMLET
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6gh_aT8N8″ autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HAMLET SUBJECTS — Drama/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Revenge, Fighting, Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG; Drama; 1990; 135 minutes; Color….
A LIFE ON OUR PLANET
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64R2MYUt394″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET SUBJECTS — The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; AGE: Rated PG, age 9+;…
MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPt_INy_CtM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS SUBJECTS — Music/Classical; U.S. 1945 – 1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Education; Male Role Model Parenting; Father/Son; Mother/Son; Marriage; Disabilities; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
GETTYSBURG
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vz5f9NOVuk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GETTYSBURG SUBJECTS — U.S./1861-1865 & Pennsylvania; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Citizenship. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG…
AMISTAD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFDOvGMD0U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] AMISTAD SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1860; Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice; Courage; Rebellion; Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring; Citizenship. AGE; 14+; MPAA…
GANDHI
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7I6D3mSYTE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GANDHI SUBJECTS — Biography; World/India, South Africa, England & the 1800s – Cold War Era; Religions; U.S./Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; Peace/Peacemakers; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
EMMA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz_P43jHN6w” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EMMA SUBJECTS — Literature/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language;…
THE COVE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHaLJOYqvUQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE COVE SUBJECTS — The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 11+; MPAA Rating: PG-13; Documentary;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: HORTON HEARS A WHO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c57WC9Vc30″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HORTON HEARS A WHO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Courage. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Ages: 4 – 8; MPAA Rating: G; Animated;…
MOULIN ROUGE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKyh4zKkths” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MOULIN ROUGE SUBJECTS — Biography/Lautrec; Visual Arts; World/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Disabilities; Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 13+; Not…
FAIL-SAFE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicYUhgff7Q” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FAIL-SAFE SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; World/Cold War SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility, Caring. AGE: 14+; No MPAA Rating; 1964, Drama;…
Where Science Fails and Art Prevails: Turbulent Flow
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMerSm2ToFY” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] Where Science Fails and Art Prevails: Turbulent Flow SUBJECTS — Math; Science/Physics; Visual Arts AGE; 14 – 18; LEGNTH: Snippet is 4 minutes, 38 seconds; the…
THE MIRACLE WORKER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqS-s0Nnwfc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE MIRACLE WORKER SUBJECTS — Biography/Keller; U.S. 1865 – 1913; and Alabama; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Disabilities; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring….
Navalny
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81AAlzoKNPU” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] NAVALNY Update: February 16, 2024: The Russian Federal Penitentiary Service has stated that Aleksei Navalny died in a Russian prison colony 40 miles north of the…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: TOY STORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-PjgYDrg70″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TOY STORY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Teamwork. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5-8; MPAA Rating — G; Animated Drama; 1995;…
DMCA COMPLIANCE
…copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works. (iii)…
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
…Tom fails to pay the light bill so that he can buy his membership in the Union of Merchant Seamen. Tom’s escape extinguishes the light. After dinner, Jim takes the…
WATER
…the ashram because her presence would pollute their food, but it is the income she earns for the ashram which buys their food and pays their rent. (2) The ashram…
CARMEN
…unavoidable.” Webster’s Online Dictionary – Extended Definition of Carmen. Carmen and Don Jose have three duets, each of which represents a stage of their relationship: seduction, conflict, and tragic resolution….
THE WITNESS
…informed if they are to make morally correct choices. In a society in which advertisers spend millions trying to convince consumers to buy a coat made of fur or a…
STORY STARTERS
…them online here) or tales by Hans Christian Anderson. You’ll find many of your child’s favorite stories in there, some with a new twist, and should provide kindling for your…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: FRAGGLE ROCK
…a wig). Try making a kite with your child. Look online for kite making ideas. Take it out and fly it. While you play these games, remember to have imaginative…
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
…from About.com; a collection of Oceanography lesson plans; Text of the novel from Project Gutenberg; Text of the Novel online; Study Guide from TheBestNotes.com This Learning Guide was last updated…
WINSLOW HOMER: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL
…can buy In the reach of ear and eye, – Outward sunshine, inward joy: Blessings on thee, barefoot boy! Oh for boyhood’s painless play, Sleep that wakes in laughing day,…
FOR TEACHERS
…limit to the educational use of selected films. In 2004 TeachWithMovies.org plans to publish online a comprehensive list of lesson plans and suggestions for using feature-length films as educational tools….
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
…know that finding touchpoints for today’s students in works that comprise the Canon results in greater buy-in and enthusiasm for the text. There are several repeating paradigms in human relationships…
MARY CASSATT: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST
MARY CASSATT: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SUBJECTS — Visual Arts; World/France; U.S./1865 -1913; Biography; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 8+; No MPAA Rating (but suitable for…
MATEWAN
…required miners to buy food, clothing and tools at inflated prices. They owned all the housing, and would evict “trouble makers.” They employed thugs to beat and kill workers they…
Excerpts from THE INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF OLAUDAH EQAINO, OR GUSTAVAS VASSA, THE AFRICAN, WRITTEN BY HIMSELF
…reader. The natives are extremely cautious about poison. When they buy any eatable the seller kisses it all round before the buyer, to shew him it is not poisoned; and…
THE BOLERO
…Wikipedia Article on Boléro; This is a complete and well-researched article; Biography of Zubin Mehta from his own official website. The article entitled orchestra in the online Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved…
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
…a web page with information on Jane Austen and her work; The Republic of Pemberley contains large chat rooms and other information on Jane Austen and her novels; and online…
VOLCANO
…depend upon the level of the class and the time available. Online textbook of Volcanoes” by Robert I. Tilling, provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS)contains extensive information on all…
PLANET EARTH: CAVES AND EXTREMOPHILES
…not mentioned in the “Planet Earth” snippet. Article on Extremophiles from Encyclopædia Britannica Online. How Extremophiles Work from How Stuff Works, article by Jacob Silverman; Extremophile Hunt Begins from NASA;…
Pulitzer Prize Established
May 7th The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, and online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. The following movies were based on…
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
…Tokyo History Learning Site – WWII – Fire Raids on Japan The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Strategic Bombing Roger Ebert’s Review of this film in the Chicago Sun-Times. This is…
ALL MY SONS: ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
…a temperature of 180 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. People will buy more coffee and related items and the restaurant’s profits will increase by tens of millions of dollars. In the…
Excerpts from: THE INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF OLAUDAH EQAINO, OR GUSTAVAS VASSA, THE AFRICAN, WRITTEN BY HIMSELF
…reader. The natives are extremely cautious about poison. When they buy any eatable the seller kisses it all round before the buyer, to shew him it is not poisoned; and…
SET-UP-THE-SUB — SYMBIOSIS AND PREDATION IN THE WORLD OF INSECTS USING A SNIPPET FROM “MICROCOSMOS”
…and many gardeners buy ladybugs to release into their gardens to kill aphids. Segment #2 starts with a ladybug climbing up a plant stalk to clicking sounds and lasts about…
Additional Assignments: Super Size Me
…fries that you can buy has changed from 1960 to the present. Describe that change. 36. What is the recommended caloric intake per day for teenagers? 37. People with Type…
MICROSMOS: SET-UP-THE-SUB LESSON PLAN AND PREDATION IN THE WORLD OF INSECTS
…excess honeydew in a separate stomach and regurgitate it for other ants when needed. Ladybugs eat aphids and many gardeners buy ladybugs to release into their gardens to kill aphids….
MICROSMOS: SYMBIOSIS AND PREDATION IN THE WORLD OF INSECTS
…it for other ants when needed. Ladybugs eat aphids and many gardeners buy ladybugs to release into their gardens to kill aphids. Clip #2 starts with a ladybug climbing…
MICROSMOS: COMPLEX AND COOPERATIVE ANT BEHAVIORS
…aphids and many gardeners buy ladybugs to release into their gardens to kill aphids. This sequence contains an example of a predatory relationship and a symbiotic relationship. Start at…
May
…Stuff (U.S./1945 – 1991; SEL: Friendship; Teamwork, Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [12+] Pulitzer Prize Established May 7th The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, and online…
Lesson Plan on Mass Casualties and Making Decisions About War Handout #1 — Photographs of the Bombing, Damage and Injury
…sensitive children. Damage to Buildings and Property View of the Hypocenter From website entitled “Damages Caused By Atomic Bomb” Hypocenter and Atomic Bomb Dome U.S. Army/A-Bomb WWW Museum Hiroshima Business…
ABOUT GRATUITOUS VIOLENCE
…of these criteria are clearly met, should the film should be shown to children. www.TeachWithMovies.org Demonstrates That Films Can Be Used to Engage and Teach Children Without Accepting Lowest…
JUST MERCY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVJxMUqCUxs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] JUST MERCY SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – Present; Diversity: African-American and the Civil Rights Movement; the Law & Alabama; Civics; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Role…
THE ELEPHANT WHISPERERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0J0b_OVa9w” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE ELEPHANT WHISPERERS SUBJECTS — World History/other Cultures: India; the Environment. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals, Grieving. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE; 9+ 2022, 41…
PARTNERS OF THE HEART
…— An Autobiography by Vivien T. Thomas, 1985, University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. SOMETHING THE LORD MADE TRAILER: [youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh2TB1M0mY0″ autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PARTNERS OF THE HEART TRAILER: [youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amwETgQBA3Q” autohide=”Default”…
Secrets of the Whales
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOySOlB78dM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SECRETS OF THE WHALES SUBJECTS — Science-Technology; The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility 2021; Four-Part Documentary Mini-series; Available…
KUNDUN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UePpB9Qatnw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] KUNDUN SUBJECTS — World/Tibet & China; Religions/Buddhism; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating — PG-13 (for violent…
ANGELS & DEMONS
…of energies, which can only be generated in huge particle accelerators like those at Fermilab (http://www.fnal.gov/) or CERN (http://public.web.cern.ch/public/) are needed to create tiny amounts of anti-hydrogen. But trapping and…
ARGO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW3WfSFgrVY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ARGO SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & Iran – The Iran Hostage Crisis; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring & Citizenship. AGE:…
FRUITVALE STATION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHkKUPHn8TE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FRUITVALE STATION SUBJECTS — U.S. 1991 – Current, Diversity/African-American & California; Civics; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 13+; MPAA…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: BABE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuzXPzgBDvo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BABE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Caring for Animals; Courage. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating — G;…
BEHIND THE SUN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Iz53_AqWY” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BEHIND THE SUN Also known as “Abril Despedaçado” SUBJECTS — World/Brazil & Albania; Literature/Literary devices: symbols, subplot, flashback, foreshadowing, and irony; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Revenge; Breaking…
BILLY BUDD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDpUw10640U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BILLY BUDD Relating Thoreau’s Resistance to Civil Government to Melville’s Billy Budd SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S. & Literary Devices: theme, characterization & irony; World/Britain; Seafaring;…
BILLY ELLIOT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glKDtUXNAZw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BILLY ELLIOT SUBJECTS — Dance, World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Families in Crisis; Father/Son; Courage; Grieving; Friendship; Parenting; Grandparents; GLBTQ; Education; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
BLACKFISH
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLOeH-Oq_1Y” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BLACKFISH SUBJECTS — the Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating — PG-13; Documentary; 2013, 81…
THE BLACK STALLION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGp9u56FJKs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE BLACK STALLION SUBJECTS — Sports/Horse Racing; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; Surviving; Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 8+; MPAA Rating –…
THE BOOK THIEF
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92EBSmxinus” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE BOOK THIEF Suggesting a Cross-Curricular Approach Coordinating ELA and History Classes SUBJECTS — World/Germany, WW-II, ELA (theme, personification, symbol, & irony); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING…
BRIAN’S SONG
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v43lCrn1NQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BRIAN’S SONG SUBJECTS — Sports/Football; U.S./1945 – 1991 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; Grieving; Sportsmanship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 10+; MPAA…
ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC3YFyah_Yg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991, the Press & Politics (the Watergate scandal, Nixon, Woodward & Bernstein); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage;…
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSzLTG5qkj4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY SUBJECTS — Biography; Music/Popular; U.S./1945 -1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — General. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG;…
FORKS OVER KNIVES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ijukNzlUg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FORKS OVER KNIVES SUBJECTS — Health; Medicine; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Taking Care of Yourself; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating: PG; Documentary;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: THE ADVENTURES OF MILO AND OTIS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSqJWeZXaA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE ADVENTURES OF MILO AND OTIS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Friendship; Courage. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA…
Music Within
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpWs04Gsx-U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MUSIC WITHIN SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – 1991; Health (disabilities; effects of early-life trauma); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Disabilities; Work/Career; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Citizenship….
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VLEPhfEN2M” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SUBJECTS — Health, ELA, United States (1949 to 1991; 1991 to Present; and the Press); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING —…
Quickwrites from Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar Acceptance Speech
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zXvSCmSYk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] Quickwrites Based on Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar Acceptance Speech – February 9, 2020 SUBJECTS — ELA; Civics; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice, Human Rights, GBLTQ, Caring…
12 ANGRY MEN – LEARNING GUIDE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_13J_9B5jEk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] 12 ANGRY MEN SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & The Law; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Fairness; Respect; Citizenship. 1957 Version: Age:…
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM7jj9t2CQ8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS SUBJECTS — Biography/Thomas More; World/England & the Renaissance; Religions/Christianity; Drama/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Male RoleModel; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wok7pG9_vX8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD SUBJECTS — Sports/Baseball; U.S./1945 – 1991 & California; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Families in Crisis; Friendship; Parenting; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL…
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czJi_FpLBYY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SUBJECTS — World/Canada; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coming of Age; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — General. AGE; Age: 8+; Not…
APOLLO 13
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtEIMC58sZo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] APOLLO 13 SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Space Exploration; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Teamwork; Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility. AGE: 8+; MPAA…
FORT APACHE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FddFfcf8wk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FORT APACHE SUBJECTS — U.S./The Frontier and the West & Arizona; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect. AGE; 8+;…
INTO THE WILD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZG1FzyB8DI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] INTO THE WILD SUBJECTS — Literature: Nonfiction; Literary Devices: theme; allusion; U.S.: 1945 – 1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Taking Care of Yourself; Families in…
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmMygl7Ugs8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS SUBJECTS — U.S./1940-1945; World/WWII & Japan; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Citizenship. AGE: 15+; MPAA…
COLOR PURPLE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzGrDgu08r8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE COLOR PURPLE SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; Literary Devices: motif, theme, symbol, characterization; U.S./1865 – 1913, 1913 – 1929; & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking…
THE INSIDER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kZaJhZMgs0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE INSIDER SUBJECTS — U.S./1991 to Present, the Law and the Press; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Families in Crisis; Marriage; Crime;…
BARBARY COAST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FXv7txbro” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BARBARY COAST SUBJECTS — U.S./Frontier and the West & California; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Justice; Bad Associations. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — General. AGE:…
THE INVENTION OF LYING
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhRnmyBjOLs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE INVENTION OF LYING A LESSON PLAN ON SOCIAL SATIRE SUBJECTS — ELA: Social Satire; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness;…
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfOgZXIQ6fo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945 & the Law; World/WWII; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice; Human Rights, Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
JULIUS CAESAR
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYRsMfuIAgo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] JULIUS CAESAR SUBJECTS — Drama/England; World/Ancient Rome; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Ambition; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE; 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1953; 121…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bG17OYs-GA” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Coming of Age; Talent; Friendship; Courage. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating…
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP19-5_EULo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS SUBJECTS — U.S./1929 – 1941 & Massachusetts; Seafaring; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; Parenting; Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Responsibility. AGE:…
CAST AWAY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGuOZPwLayY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CAST AWAY SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & Tennessee; Literature/Literary Devices: motif; symbol; theme development; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
THE CHOSEN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMz8_MoqrM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE CHOSEN SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S. & Literary Devices/Theme; Symbol; Irony; Religions/Judaism; U.S.: 1941 – 1945 & New York; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; Father/Son; Friendship;…
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3SjIk3uphI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A CHRISTMAS CAROL SUBJECTS — Religions/Christianity; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Redemption; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 8+; There are several versions. This Learning Guide…
CONQUEST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KheCj3sNSWE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CONQUEST SUBJECTS — Biography/Napoleon Bonaparte; World/France, Poland & The 1800s; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Responsibility. AGE: 12+; No MPAA…
FIELD OF DREAMS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut06d4dptWo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FIELD OF DREAMS SUBJECTS — Sports/Baseball; U.S./1945 – 1991 & Iowa; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating —…
CONRACK
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTePeZag_yI&t=26s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CONRACK SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Diversity/African-American & South Carolina; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Work/Career; Education; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 10+;…
COOL RUNNINGS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BqngFzt-cU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] COOL RUNNINGS SUBJECTS — Sports/Olympics; World/Jamaica; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Sportsmanship; Redemption; Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Fairness. AGE: 8+; MPAA Rating —…
COURAGE UNDER FIRE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZQE49MjyYQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] COURAGE UNDER FIRE SUBJECTS — U.S./1991 – present; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Marriage; Redemption; Leadership; Suicide; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
COWSPIRACY: THE SUSTAINABILITY SECRET
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vpLVA0xNME” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret SUBJECTS — the Environment; English Language Arts – Argument; Civics; U.S. History: 1991 to present; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL…
CROSS CREEK
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMKme5xzll0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CROSS CREEK SUBJECTS — U.S./1913 – 1941 & Florida; Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Running Away; Families in Crisis; Father/Daughter; Taking Care of Yourself; Suicide;…
CRASH
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJH0hEoHc4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CRASH SUBJECTS — U.S. – 1991 to Current; Diversity; California; Literary Devices: Irony; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Mother/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; AGE: 15+; MPAA…
THE CRUCIBLE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQeikzlK1uA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE CRUCIBLE SUBJECTS — U.S./1629 – 1750, 1945 – 1991; & Massachusetts; Drama/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice; Marriage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Fairness. AGE;…
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WkMoxsb_H0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CYRANO DE BERGERAC SUBJECTS — Drama/France; World/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; Self-esteem; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE; 10+; MPAA Rating — PG; Drama;…
THE DAWN PATROL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U409HIwikoQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE DAWN PATROL SUBJECTS — Aviation; World/WWI & England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating;…
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBHIO60whNw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EDWARD SCISSORHANDS SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 to 1991; ELA: Magical Realism; expository phase, setting, character development, theme; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; Disabilities; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
EL NORTE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPoqBCvyG9k” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EL NORTE SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – Current; Hispanic & California;World/Guatemala; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; Families in Crisis; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE:…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjiCO8k6Jhg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS SUBJECTS — Science-Technology; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Gambling Addiction; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility, Respect; Fairness. AGE; 8 –…
TOOTSIE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U9hfQujTcM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TOOTSIE SUBJECTS — Drama; U.S./1945 – 1991 & New York; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating —…
BIG: HERO’S JOURNEY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGDTNhHYJ94″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BIG SUBJECTS — ELA: the Hero’s Journey; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Self-esteem; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 12+; Middle and High School Levels; MPAA Rating:…
ROOTS VOLUME VI
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME VI SUBJECTS — U.S./1865 – 1913 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; Not Rated; Drama; 1977;…
BORN FREE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A96-OMejbys” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BORN FREE SUBJECTS — World/Africa; The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
127 HOURS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlhLOWTnVoQ” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] 127 Hours SUBJECTS — English Language Arts SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: Age: 14+; MPAA Rating — Rated R for language and…
EDGE OF AMERICA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fDXBMZ0mUA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] EDGE OF AMERICA SUBJECTS — Sports/Basketball; U.S./1945-1991; Diversity/ Native American & African-American; New Mexico; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Leadership; Teamwork; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
TWELFTH NIGHT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R39jE4SUEF4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TWELFTH NIGHT SUBJECTS — Drama/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG (for mild thematic elements);…
THE KING AND I
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvbZNxZFn-g” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE KING AND I SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; World/Thailand; U.S./1860-1865; Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Education; Trustworthiness; Respect. AGE: 8+; MPAA Rating…
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZycqHfmrzQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Families in Crisis; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 10+;…
FREE STATE OF JONES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EMkxEKKSQI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FREE STATE OF JONES Rethinking the Southern Home Front in the Civil War SUBJECTS — U.S. 1860 – 1991, The African-American Experience and the…
GONE WITH THE WIND
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X94oZgJis4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GONE WITH THE WIND SUBJECTS — U.S./1860 – 1865 & Georgia; Cinema; Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Female Role Model (Melanie, and Mammy, not Scarlett);…
THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvYvQcppaU4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SUBJECTS — Aviation; U.S./1941 – 1945, Diversity/African-American & Alabama; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Courage in War; Friendship; Self-esteem; Grieving; Suicide; Surviving;…
SHOW BOAT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyoCZk0QVD4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SHOW BOAT SUBJECTS — U.S./1865 – 1913 & Diversity/African-American; Cinema; Drama/Musicals; Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Marriage; Romantic Relationships; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Gambling Addiction;…
ROOTS VOLUME III
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME III SUBJECTS — U.S./1750 – 1812 & Diversity; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; Not Rated; Drama; 1977;…
WEST SIDE STORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tK9tARX83Y” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WEST SIDE STORY SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; U.S./1945 – 1991; Diversity & New York; Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Fighting; Revenge; Romantic Relationships; Bad Associations; MORAL-ETHICAL…
ROOTS VOLUME I
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME I SUBJECTS — U.S./1629 – 1750 & Diversity/African-American; World/Africa; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coming of Age; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 12+; Not…
HOOP DREAMS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsE3Nlnseys” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HOOP DREAMS SUBJECTS — Sports/Basketball; U.S. 1991 – present; Diversity/African-American, & Illinois; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Sportsmanship; Breaking Out; Talent; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; MORAL-ETHICAL…
Harriet
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osP9iJjvlAE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HARRIET A Moses for the Slaves – A Life Helping Others SUBJECTS — U.S. History 1812- 1865; African-American; Maryland; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights;…
TWO CONTRASTING TRADITIONS RELATING TO RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0BbG7fB91I” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TWO CONTRASTING TRADITIONS RELATING TO RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA and a Tragic Irony of the American Revolution: the Sacrifice of Freedom for the African-American Slaves on…
Countdown to Year Zero – Academic Version
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoO_zJz11x8″ autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] COUNTDOWN TO YEAR ZERO – ACADEMIC VERSION SUBJECTS — The Environment; U.S. History & Culture 1991 to present. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; Taking Care…
PICK OF THE LITTER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7GVR2c80k” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PICK OF THE LITTER SUBJECTS — U.S. History and Culture, 1991 to Present SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals, Disabilities MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring,…
BEYOND RANGOON
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkbeIlZ-cAA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BEYOND RANGOON SUBJECTS — World/Myanmar; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; Grieving; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: MPAA Rating — R for the depiction…
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVSaHwK8Rys” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS SUBJECTS — World/WWII & Germany; ELA (irony); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Human Rights; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Responsibility;…
CONTAGION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYSyuuLk5g” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CONTAGION This Guide has been revised in March of 2020 to make the lesson relevant to the 2020 Covid-19 corona virus pandemic. SUBJECTS —…
INHERIT THE WIND
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpIjRdiUkx4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] INHERIT THE WIND SUBJECTS — U.S./1913 – 1929 & Tennessee; Cinema; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: FINDING NEMO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oQ628Seb9w” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FINDING NEMO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Father/Son; Friendship; Courage. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Respect; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating — G; Animated…
WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCsVjQaNV0E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE SUBJECTS — Health, Literature; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Disabilities; Parenting; Families in Crisis; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; AGE: 13;…
BOYS TOWN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMH2r1O3UQg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BOYS TOWN SUBJECTS — U.S./1913-1929 & Nebraska; Religions/Christianity; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring; Citizenship. AGE:10-12; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
KIT KITTREDGE – AN AMERICAN GIRL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tl7YF2tFc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] KIT KITTREDGE – AN AMERICAN GIRL SUBJECTS — U.S./1929 – 1941 (the Great Depression); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Ambition; Families in Crisis; Female Role Model;…
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DSGAeeDXO0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; U.S./1945 – 1991 & Virginia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 10-13; MPAA Rating:…
CAMILLE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpY7w3SxNyE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CAMILLE SUBJECTS — Cinema; World/France; Drama/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: Age: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1937; 108…
CHARIOTS OF FIRE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odtqtlhsv4E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CHARIOTS OF FIRE SUBJECTS — World/England; Sports/Olympics; Religions/Judaism & Christianity; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Sportsmanship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG;…
CONCUSSION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6hPdC41RM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] CONCUSSION SUBJECTS — U.S. 1991 – Current; Medicine; Sports; Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Citizenship. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating:…
THE TIME MACHINE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36UQCZEsY9g” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE TIME MACHINE SUBJECTS — Science Fiction; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Science Fiction; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — General. AGE: 10-13; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1960; 103…
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhwktRDG_aQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? SUBJECTS: Health (Parenting); Biography (Fred Rogers); U.S. History 1945 to 1991; 1991 to present; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Parenting; Male Role…
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL4ZEWYsmuw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SUBJECTS — Dance; Drama/Musicals; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Friendship, Peer Pressure; Father/Son; Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 8…
WAR OF THE BUTTONS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vq1E_0kW0U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WAR OF THE BUTTONS Using Characterization in Literary Analysis SUBJECTS — ELA: characterization; World/Ireland; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Fighting; Friendship; Leadership; Parenting; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3-yPyG59T0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS SUBJECTS — U.S. Depression/ Literature; Animals; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Perseverance; Fairness. AGE: 8+; MPAA Rating:…
THE WIZARD OF OZ AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdreZRjvpc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE WIZARD OF OZ THE HERO’S JOURNEY SUBJECTS — — Cinema; Drama/Musicals; U.S./1865-1913; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Social-Emotional Learning Here MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Moral-Ethical Emphasis…
BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGDOwQNzS4s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS SUBJECTS — Biography/Whitman; Literature/U.S.; World/Canada; Medicine; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Mental Illness; Breaking Out; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE:…
THE WORDS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCi6kXaSl_k” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE WORDS SUBJECTS — Literature; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Ambition, Romantic Relationships, Work/Career; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 15+; MPAA Rating: PG 13; 2012; 102…
THE OUTSIDERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4pFHmSuHRQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE OUTSIDERS SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; U.S./1945 – 1991; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Brothers; Coming of Age; Courage; Fighting; Friendship; Peer Pressure; Redemption; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKB-Suz_2DQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; World/Between World Wars & Spain; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Romantic Relationships; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzvYnXq9IGg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; Religions/Judaism; World/Russia; U.S./Diversity; Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 7+; MPAA Rating…
FAHRENHEIT 451
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMBu6RUMJg0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FAHRENHEIT 451 SUBJECTS — Science Fiction; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Alcohol and Drug Abuse; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1966,…
LIFE WITH FATHER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrbQ0YjSFSI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LIFE WITH FATHER SUBJECTS — U.S./1865-1913 & New York; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coming of Age, Father/Son; Marriage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 8+; No…
THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTStzVavGpo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA SUBJECTS — Literature; World/France; Biography/Zola; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Justice; Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Fairness. AGE: 10+; No MPAA…
THE RED SHOES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHTYaWA49YA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE RED SHOES SUBJECTS — Dance; Music/Classical; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; Work/Career; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Citizenship. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1948;…
THE RIGHT STUFF
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElzIPn1pXWE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE RIGHT STUFF SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Aviation; Space Exploration; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; Teamwork; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE; 12+; MPAA…
RYAN’S DAUGHTER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHLJIFJwum8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] RYAN’S DAUGHTER SUBJECTS — World/Ireland & WWI; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect; Caring. AGE: 15; MPAA Rating — R…
TUCKER, THE MAN AND HIS DREAM
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tZKbk27yXo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TUCKER, THE MAN AND HIS DREAM SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Science-Technology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Ambition; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Fairness. AGE: 10+;…
THE INNER CIRCLE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N00Fn3LZqI8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE INNER CIRCLE SUBJECTS — World/Russia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Marriage; Human Rights; Suicide; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 15+; MPAA Rating — PG-13; Drama;…
THE POST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXlY6gzTTM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE POST SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – 1991 & the Press; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating: PG-13…
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNi9o5HUcuU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST SUBJECTS — World/England; Drama/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Comedy;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: PONYO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsR3KVgBzSM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PONYO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Breaking out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA Rating — G; Animated; 1989; 103 minutes;…
SMOKE SIGNALS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQhviwp8j38″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SMOKE SIGNALS SUBJECTS — U.S./1991 to Present; Diversity (Native American), & Idaho; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Father/Son; Grieving; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Child Abuse; MORAL-ETHICAL…
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6uw3WpPzY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE SOUND OF MUSIC SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; World/WWII & Austria; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Caring. AGE: 6+; No…
SPARTACUS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcIMY1Ah3aw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SPARTACUS SUBJECTS — Biography; World/Ancient Rome; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating — PG-13; Drama; 1960; 196 minutes;…
STAND AND DELIVER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtQQC23eseU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] STAND AND DELIVER SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991, Diversity & California; Mathematics; Literature/Literary Devices: character development, symbols, subplot, foils, and irony; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING —…
STRICTLY BALLROOM
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dtfxf3FFx4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] STRICTLY BALLROOM SUBJECTS — Dance; World/Australia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Talent; Families in Crisis; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 9+; MPAA Rating —…
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3qehNT3KjY&t=6s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON SUBJECTS — Literature; Science-Technology; World/Indonesia; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Families in Crisis; Brothers; Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — General. AGE: 5-12; No MPAA…
PATHS OF GLORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drys1OnF35E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PATHS OF GLORY SUBJECTS — World/WWI & France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1957; 86…
PATTON
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0IwLkEuGjw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PATTON SUBJECTS — Biography; U.S./1941 – 1945; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+ ; MPAA Rating — PG; Drama; 1970;…
PERSUASION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYSHAyODiGs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PERSUASION SUBJECTS — World/England; Literature/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG for brief mild language;…
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5rh7O4IDc0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Child Abuse; Courage; GBLTQ; Friendship; Romantic Relationships; Mental Illness; Suicide; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
PONYO
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsR3KVgBzSM&t=2s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PONYO SUBJECTS — Literature/World; World/Japan; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring. AGE: 5+; MPAA Rating — G; Animation; 100 minutes;…
SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khmNiamBxo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER SUBJECTS — Sports/Chess; World/Canada; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; Father/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG for…
PRECIOUS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ZF3zw1gHs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PRECIOUS SUBJECTS — Health; ELA (for cross-curricular assignments); Psychology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Child Abuse, Self-esteem, GBLTQ; Parenting; Taking Care of Yourself; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMOBlEcRuw8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; Diversity/African-American; Biography; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Father/Son; Parenting; Surviving; Work/Career; with the student handout Episodes in…
PYGMALION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkhO56b_aQk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] PYGMALION SUBJECTS — Drama/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Comedy; 1938; 96…
QUIZ SHOW
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbA-jALwp0s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] QUIZ SHOW SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & New York; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Ambition; Father/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 11+; MPAA Rating —…
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLdXhaW8bLs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE SUBJECTS — U.S./1860 – 1865; Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Redemption; Coming of Age; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
ROMEO AND JULIET
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvCpDknV6Ps&t=13s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROMEO AND JULIET SUBJECTS — Drama/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Fighting; Romantic Relationships, Suicide; Revenge; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. 1968 Franco Zeffirelli Version: Age:…
THE ROOKIE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVhbCA2IXnA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE ROOKIE SUBJECTS — Sports/Baseball; U.S./1991 – present; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Caring; AGE: 9+; MPAA Rating — G;…
ROOTS VOLUME II
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME II SUBJECTS — U.S./1629 – 1750 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; Not Rated; Drama; 1977;…
ROOTS VOLUME IV
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME IV SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1860 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; Not Rated; Drama; 1977;…
ROOTS VOLUME V
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSJUgws9M-E” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ROOTS VOLUME V SUBJECTS — U.S./1812 – 1860 & Diversity/African-American; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Father/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 12+; Not Rated; Drama; 1977;…
SHALL WE DANCE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGtS3CL-zpo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SHALL WE DANCE SUBJECTS — Dance; World/Japan; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Marriage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG (for…
THE SEARCHERS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii_7QnXPQxA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE SEARCHERS SUBJECTS — U.S./1865 – 1913; Literature/Myths of the Western Genre; Literary Devices: expository phase, characterization, & theme; Cinema; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Revenge;…
MADAME CURIE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrURyPLBV44″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MADAME CURIE SUBJECTS — Biography; Science-Technology; World/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Female Role Model; Grieving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuaTALnkue8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN With a Lesson Plan on Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism and Codependence SUBJECTS — U.S./1991 to Present; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING —…
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
TWM’s 22-minute documentary Cesar Chavez: Respect for All and the accompanying Learning Guide have been selected for presentation at the annual conference of the National Council for the Social Studies…
BlacKkKlansman
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vWHEuhEuno” autohide=”Default”] BlackkKlansman Spike Lee’s Ode to Integration or “Americans Together Laughing at the KKK” SUBJECTS — U.S. History & Culture: 1991 to Present; and Diversity/African-American SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING —…
Now Hear This! Vivaldi: Something Completely Different, Season 1, Episode 1
…Orchestra. This is 50 minutes 20 seconds. [youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cglSUCMCUmA” allowfullscreen=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] Some terms used in the episode that bear definition. Ritornello Form: Translated as “Return” is a Baroque formal…
HIGH NOON: ELA CLASSES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9CR_tib0CA&t” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HIGH NOON For English Language Arts Classes SUBJECTS — Literature/Myths of the Western genre; Literary devices: symbol; motif; foil; and expository phase; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Marriage;…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: TANGLED
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f516ZLyC6U” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TANGLED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Coming of Age; Female Role Model; Friendship; Mother/Daughter; Rebellion; Running Away. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Caring. AT A GLANCE: Age:…
TALKING AND PLAYING WITH MOVIES: THE LORAX
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVi6jOfxG4M” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE LORAX SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Ambition; Breaking Out; Coming of Age; Leadership; Redemption. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS: Responsibility; Citizenship. AT A GLANCE: Age: 5 – 8; MPAA…
FLY AWAY HOME
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRMPAaBIDw8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] FLY AWAY HOME THE HERO’S JOURNEY AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG for an opening accident scene and some mild language; Drama; 1996; 107…
THE WIZARD OF OZ: SECONDARY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdreZRjvpc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE WIZARD OF OZ Secondary School Classes — Ages 12 and Older SUBJECTS — Cinema; Drama/Musicals; U.S./1865-1913; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Self-esteem; Friendship; Taking Care…
KNUTE ROCKNE — ALL AMERICAN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkVmAiWx8ls” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] KNUTE ROCKNE – ALL AMERICAN SUBJECTS — Sports/Football; U.S./1913 – 1929; Biography; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; Sportsmanship; Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 8+;…
WHALE RIDER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0ReFVUXGok” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] WHALE RIDER SUBJECTS — New Zealand; ELA, including characterization, symbol, and foil; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect….
THE WIZARD OF OZ
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdreZRjvpc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE WIZARD OF OZ For Primary School Classes – Ages 5 – 12 SUBJECTS — Cinema; Drama/Musicals; U.S./1865-1913; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Self-esteem; Friendship; Taking…
SAYONARA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koIRJwmbtyE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] SAYONARA SUBJECTS — U.S./ 1945 – 1991 & Diversity; World/Japan; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Friendship; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect….
THE YEARLING
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es3J3nOahnE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE YEARLING SUBJECTS — U.S./1865-1913 & Florida; Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Coming of Age; Running Away; Father/Son; Mother/Son; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
THIRTEEN DAYS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oibZ6eqO6ik” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THIRTEEN DAYS SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991; World/Russia & Cold War; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; Brothers; Peace/Peacemakers; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE; 12+; MPAA…
THIRTY-TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXJn4K7MSxg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THIRTY-TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD SUBJECTS — Biography; Music/Classical; World/Canada; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Talent; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 14+; No MPAA Rating;…
TORA! TORA! TORA!
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFUfY9bQMgI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TORA! TORA! TORA! SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945; World/Japan & WWII; Seafaring; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+;…
TRAVIS: A SOLDIER’S STORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBae5wqkvCg” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TRAVIS: A SOLDIER’S STORY: A TALE OF RESILIENCE SUBJECTS — Health (Resilience) U.S. 1991 – Current; World/Afghanistan; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Surviving…
THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8Q9mOYJgE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE SUBJECTS — Science-Technology; World/Mexico; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Fairness. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2MjwHLxv3M” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN SUBJECTS — U.S./1913 – 1929, Diversity & New York; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Education; Families in…
TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTHSqutzOcQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE SUBJECTS — Sports/Baseball; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; Father/daughter; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating; PG-13 for language, sexual…
TWELVE O’CLOCK HIGH
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGEekUoEQUM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] TWELVE O’CLOCK HIGH SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945; Aviation; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE; 10+; No MPAA…
THE SANDLOT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOOL6SygW8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE SANDLOT SUBJECTS — Sports/Baseball; ELA Discussion and Writing Exercises; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; Leadership; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 10 – 14; MPAA…
THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEWWRbn4zG0&t=8s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & Massachusetts; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Peace/Peacemakers; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE:…
MAO’S LAST DANCER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPM-tmT9sV8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MAO’S LAST DANCER SUBJECTS — Literature: Nonfiction; Literary Devices: allegory/parable; Biography; World/China; U.S.: 1945 – Present; Dance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Human Rights;…
HIGH NOON: AMERICAN AND CIVICS CLASSES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9CR_tib0CA&t=3s” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HIGH NOON For History and Civics Classes SUBJECTS — U.S./The Frontier & the West, 1865 -1913 and 1945 – 1991 (the Red Scare); Cinema;…
THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY II
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGpvpuNNWPk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY II SUBJECTS — World/Africa; The Environment; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 10+; MPAA…
LITTLE WOMEN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWn4h2YLxGA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LITTLE WOMEN SUBJECTS — U.S./1860 – 1865 & Massachusetts;Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Female Role Model; Families in Crisis; Parenting; Sisters; Coming of Age Talent;…
THE LONG WALK HOME
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-phT93zij8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE LONG WALK HOME SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991, Diversity/African-American & Alabama; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Female Role; Model Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness;…
LORENZO’S OIL
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HTvfNUmltA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LORENZO’S OIL SUBJECTS — Medicine; Science; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Illness, Disabilities; Marriage; Families in Crisis; Parenting; Sisters; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring. AGE; 13+;…
GALILEO: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccwd4bfBv_w” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GALILEO: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS SUBJECTS — Biography; Science-Technology; World/Italy & the Scientific Revolution; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Brothers; Education; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness;…
GALLIPOLI
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngu6HDmFKZ4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GALLIPOLI SUBJECTS — World/WWI, Australia & Turkey; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating — PG;…
GATTACA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpzVFdDeWyo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GATTACA SUBJECTS — Science Fiction; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Human Rights; Brothers; Friendship; Suicide; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Fairness….
GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1g-quBsJm8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – 1991 & Diversity; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Male Role Model; Female Role Model; Parenting; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE:…
THE GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS5Eg55ACYM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI SUBJECTS — U.S./1945 – Present, Diversity/African-American, the Law; & Mississippi; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Justice; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility;…
GIGI
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH8aVaeHqq4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GIGI SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; World/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — G; Musical; 1958; 119…
THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETnXbF884S0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY SUBJECTS — World/Africa; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 9+; MPAA Rating — PG; Comedy;…
GOOD WILL HUNTING
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaZVjZEFkRs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GOOD WILL HUNTING SUBJECTS — Medicine (Psychiatry); U.S./1991 to Present, Massachusetts; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Child Abuse; Marriage; Romantic Relationships; Fighting; Friendship; Male; Role Model;…
THE LION KING
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHcZlPpNt0Q” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE LION KING SUBJECTS — The Environment; Science/Technology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Grieving; Redemption; Friendship; Ambition; Running Away; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility. AGE: 8…
GORILLAS IN THE MIST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PPSIwe7sb8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GORILLAS IN THE MIST SUBJECTS — The Environment; Science-Technology; World/Africa; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; Courage; Human Rights; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS —…
THE GRAPES OF WRATH
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOuAZLA_jWQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE GRAPES OF WRATH SUBJECTS — U.S./1929 – 1941, Oklahoma & California; Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Families in Crisis; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
THE GREAT DICTATOR
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1C6qZVeFtA” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE GREAT DICTATOR SUBJECTS — Biography/Hitler; World/WWII. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating: G; Satire; 1941; 126 minutes; B & W. Available from Amazon.com. Benefits of…
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbSib00NgiI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GREAT EXPECTATIONS SUBJECTS — World/England; Literature/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1946; 118 minutes;…
GROUNDHOG DAY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GncQtURdcE4″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] GROUNDHOG DAY SUBJECTS — Literature (magical realism & allusion); SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring; AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating — PG; Comedy;…
HAWAII
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH911wqJ5cI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HAWAII SUBJECTS — U.S/1812 – 1860 & Hawaii; Religions/Christianity; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect; Caring. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
THE HELP
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOTkNsxhECY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE HELP SUBJECTS — U.S. 1945 – 1991, Diversity/African-American & Mississippi; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Self Esteem; Friendship; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 13+;…
HERCULES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlblxDGoGwo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HERCULES An Examination After a Unit on Greek Mythology for Differences Between Movie and Myth SUBJECTS — Mythology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Social-Emotional Learning Here…
HIDDEN FIGURES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HIDDEN FIGURES SUBJECTS — U.S. 1940 – 1991, Diversity/African-American, and Virginia; Mathematics; Science-Technology; Biography: Katherine Johnson; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage; Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS…
SNIPPETS & SHORTS: HIGH NOON
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_3WMCKNTfo” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] HIGH NOON Subject: ELA: Expository Phase Ages: 12+ Length: Snippet: 15 minutes, 20 seconds; Lesson: one to two 45 – 55 minute class periods….
LITTLE BUDDHA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siO6Vk_CtuM” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LITTLE BUDDHA SUBJECTS — Religions/Buddhism; World/Tibet; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — None. MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Citizenship. AGE: 10+; MPAA Rating — PG (brief glimpse of male…
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOlRhGEhG7k” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] LAWRENCE OF ARABIA SUBJECTS — Biography; World/England, Middle East & WWI; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE; 12+; MPAA…
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7tWNwhSocE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MARCH OF THE PENGUINS SUBJECTS — Science; the Environment; World/Antarctica; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Caring for Animals; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — None. AGE; 10+; MPAA Rating…
MULAN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsAniqGowKE” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MULAN SUBJECTS — World/China; Mythology; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Female Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility; Caring. AGE: 6 – 9; MPAA Rating…
McFARLAND, USA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74eJaVQFybI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] McFARLAND, USA SUBJECTS — Sports; U.S. 1945 – Current, Hispanic, & California; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Education; Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 12+;…
MEMPHIS BELLE
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uaq8TAzR5M” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MEMPHIS BELLE SUBJECTS — Aviation; U.S./ 1941 – 1945; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Leadership; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 12+; MPAA Rating…
MICHAEL COLLINS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jErbT03WXc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MICHAEL COLLINS SUBJECTS — Biography; World/Ireland; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; Breaking Out; Peace/Peacemakers; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Respect. AGE: 14+; MPAA…
A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i11jJBZovU” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A MIDNIGHT CLEAR SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coming of Age; Peace/Peacemakers; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 13+;…
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAfR8omt-CY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MIDNIGHT IN PARIS SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; Visual Arts; Music; World/France; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; Breaking Out; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 14+; MPAA…
MIDWAY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CGbpbclYyQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MIDWAY SUBJECTS — U.S./1941 – 1945; World/WWII; Seafaring; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE; 10+; MPAA Rating — PG;…
THE MISSION
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU14R9hbUFc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE MISSION SUBJECTS — Religions/Christianity; World/SouthAmerica, Paraguay, Brazil; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Redemption; Courage; Brothers; Rebellion; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Respect. AGE: 13+; MPAA Rating —…
MOBY DICK
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ibjoSB6Xs” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MOBY DICK SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; Seafaring; U.S./1812 – 1860; Massachusetts; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Revenge; Humility; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating;…
MODERN TIMES
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLeDdzGUTq0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MODERN TIMES SUBJECTS — Cinema; U.S./1929 – 1941; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Surviving; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Caring. AGE: 8+; No MPAA Rating; Comedy; 87…
MRS. MINIVER
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXXHxxSZZ8A” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MRS. MINIVER SUBJECTS — World/England & WWII; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Families in Crisis; Female Role Model; Courage in War; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE:…
THE MUSIC MAN
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbiBx5T2uX0″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE MUSIC MAN SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; U.S./1865 – 1913;Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 6+; No MPAA Rating; Musical;…
THE OX-BOW INCIDENT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKd34tmlqko” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE OX-BOW INCIDENT SUBJECTS — Literature U.S. & Literary Devices: theme; U.S.: The Law; The Frontier and the West; 1865 – 1913 & Nevada;…
MUSIC OF THE HEART
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWb5RkZeV4k” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MUSIC OF THE HEART SUBJECTS — Music/Classical; U.S./1991 – present & New York; Biography/Guaspari; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Education; Talent; Disabilities; Romantic Relationships; Divorce and…
MY FAIR LADY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c880_rbzbxk” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] MY FAIR LADY SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Breaking Out; Romantic Relationships MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 6+; MPAA Rating — G;…
THE ODYSSEY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2paSWX2hdNI” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE ODYSSEY SUBJECTS — World/Ancient Greece; Mythology; Literature; Seafaring; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Humility; Surviving; Marriage; Leadership; Courage; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Responsibility. AGE: 14+…
THE OFFICIAL STORY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IbHh9ixyxQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE OFFICIAL STORY SUBJECTS — World/Argentina; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Parenting; Human Rights; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness. AGE: 14+; MPAA Rating — R; Drama; 1985;…
OKLAHOMA!
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsIXztPG2AQ” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] OKLAHOMA! SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; U.S./1865 – 1913 & Oklahoma; Dance/Performance; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating;…
THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlDztlHCAss” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP SUBJECTS — Literature/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Gambling; Addiction; Parenting; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility. AGE: 11+; MPAA Rating — PG;…
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NrRGsTQyKY” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA SUBJECTS — Literature/U.S.; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness, Caring. AGE: 12+; No MPAA Rating; Drama;…
OLIVER!
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7R9-l5YRdw” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] OLIVER! SUBJECTS — Drama/Musicals; Literature/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Spousal Abuse; Crime; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 8+; MPAA Rating — G; Musical; 1968;…
OLIVER TWIST
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulKAAJWVFDc” allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] OLIVER TWIST SUBJECTS — Literature/England; World/England; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Spousal Abuse; Crime; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Caring. AGE: 10+; No MPAA Rating; Drama; 1948; 116…
ON THE WATERFRONT
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boekTHsOIY8″ allowfullscreen=”true” iv_load_policy=”true” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] ON THE WATERFRONT SUBJECTS —U.S./1945 – 1991 & New York; Cinema; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Redemption; Breaking Out; Brothers; Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Responsibility….
A CALL TO SPY
[youtube video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZgLKjrdnA” autohide=”Default” controls=”Always”] A CALL TO SPY SUBJECTS — World History: The Second World War; England; U.S. History, 1940 – 1945; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Disabilities; Female Role Model; Courage…