The suggested age range appears in brackets at the end of each entry. Topics relating to Social and Emotional Learning
appear after the term “SEL”. “Moral-Ethical Emphasis” is a reference to Character Counts’ Six Pillars of Character.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
12 Angry Men
(U.S./1945 – 1991 & The Law; SEL: Justice; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Fairness; Respect; Citizenship) [11+]
12 Years a Slave
(U.S./1812 – 1865; Literature/U.S. (Slave Narrative); Diversity/African-American; Biography; SEL: Human Rights; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [15+]
1776
(U.S./1750 – 1812 & Pennsylvania; Drama/Musicals; SEL: Rebellion; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Citizenship) [11+]
2001: A Space Odyssey
Snippet Lesson Plan
Inertial Forces (Newton’s First Law of Motion, the Centrifugal Force & Artificial Gravity) using clips from 2001: A Space Odyssey [12+; snippets: three clips of approximately 9 minutes]
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
(Science Fiction; Seafaring) [8 – 12]
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
(Health, ELA, United States (1949 to 1991; 1991 to Present; and the Press); SEL: Father/Son; Male Role Model; Parenting; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [14+]
Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided
(U.S./1812 – 1865; Biography; SEL: Families in Crisis; Marriage; Grieving; Leadership; Father/Daughter; Mother/Son; Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect, Responsibility, Fairness) [10+]
The Adventures of Huck Finn
(U.S./1812 – 1860, Diversity/African-American & Missouri; Literature/U.S.; SEL: Breaking Out; Running Away; Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [6+]
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
Talking and Playing for Growth
(SEL: Friendship; Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Respect; Caring) [5 – 8]
The Adventures of Robin Hood
(World/England & Middle Ages; SEL: Rebellion; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [8 – 13]
The African Queen
(Science-Technology; World/WWI & Africa; SEL: Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Citizenship) [10+]
Agora
Ancient Alexandria, Hypatia, and the Decline of Greco-Roman Civilization — using the Film Agora (World/Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome; Religions (Christianity & Judaism); SEL: Female Role Model; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [14+]
Agora
Snippets & Shorts
Historical Evolution of Views About the Solar System and the Retrograde Motion of Mars — Snippet Lesson Plan Using Film Clips from Agora and Internet Animations (Science & Technology/Astronomy) [12+: Middle and High School Levels; Snippet: 8 minutes]
All The King’s Men
(U.S./1913 – 1941, Politics & Louisiana; Literature/U.S.; SEL Ambition; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Fairness) [13+]
All My Sons
(U.S./1941 – 1991; Drama/U.S.; SEL: Crime; Marriage; Father/Son; Suicide; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility) [13+]
All the President’s Men
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1945 – 1991 & Politics; SEL: Courage; Teamwork; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Fairness; Citizenship) [12+]
All Quiet on the Western Front
(World/Germany & WWI; SEL: Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Respect; Citizenship; Caring) [12+]
Amadeus
(Biography/Mozart; Music/Classical; World/Austria; SEL: Humility; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Talent; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [12+]
An American Tail
Talking and Playing for Growth
(U.S./1865 – 1913; Diversity & New York; Religions/Judaism; SEL: Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect; Caring) [5 – 8]
American Violet
Snippet Lesson Plan
(U.S. 1991 – Present; Civics; Plea Bargaining; Diversity/African-American; Snippet: Film Clips: First 31 minutes of the film; Lesson: one and one-half 45 – 55 minute class periods [13+]
Amistad
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1812 – 1860 & Diversity/African-American; SEL: Justice; Courage; Rebellion; Human Rights; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect; Caring; Citizenship) [14+]
An Electronic Odyssey
Snippet Lesson Plan
Electromagnetic Waves, Induction, Capacitance, and Antennae
Using a Film Clip from Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (Science & Technology/Physics; Music) [12+; Middle and High School Level; film clip 6.5 minutes]
Angels & Demons
Snippet Lesson Plan
Using a Film Clip from Angels & Demons (Science & Technology/Physics) [14+; High School Level; film clip 9.5 minutes]
Angels in the Outfield
(Sports/Baseball; U.S./1945 – 1991 & California; SEL: Families in Crisis; Friendship; Parenting; Female Role Model; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [9 – 12]
Animal Farm
(Literature/England & Literary Devices; World/Russia; SEL: Rebellion; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness) [6+; Literary genre: Allegory]
Anne B. Real
(U.S./1991 – present and New York; SEL: Breaking Out; Coming of Age; Alcohol & Drug Abuse; Courage; Crime; Education; Families in Crisis; Surviving; Talent; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [12+]
Anne Frank — Four Films About Anne Frank
(World/WWII & Holland; Biography; SEL: Coming of Age; Families in Crisis; Human Rights; Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect; Responsibility; Citizenship) [12+]
Anne of Green Gables
(World/Canada; SEL: Coming of Age; Female Role Model) [8+]
Antz and A Bug’s Life
“Antz” and “A Bug’s Life” (Science-Technology; SEL: Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect, Responsibility) [9-12]
Apollo 13
(U.S./1945 – 1991; Aviation & Space Exploration; SEL: Teamwork; Male Role Model; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility) [8+]
Argo
(U.S./1945 – 1991 & Iran – The Iran Hostage Crisis; SEL: Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring, Citizenship) [14+]
Au Revoir Les Enfants
(World/France & WWII (Holocaust); SEL: Coming of Age, Human Rights, Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Caring) [11+]
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(U.S./1865 – 1991 & Diversity/African-American; SEL: Female Role Model; Diversity) [10+]
The suggested age range appears in brackets at the end of each entry. Topics relating to Social and Emotional Learning
appear after the term “SEL”. “Moral-Ethical Emphasis” is a reference to Character Counts’ Six Pillars of Character.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z