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
Tale of Two Cities
(Literature/England; World/France & England; SEL: Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Rebellion; Redemption; Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [12+]
Thelma and Louise
Snippet Lesson Plan
Foreshadowing and Characterization Using A Clip from Thelma and Louise [14+; snippet: 40 minutes; lesson: One and one-half to two 45 – 50 minute class periods]
Theremin: 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]
Thirteen Days
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1945 – 1991; World/Russia & The Cold War; SEL: Leadership; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [12+]
Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould
(Biography; Music/Classical; World/Canada; SEL: Talent; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [14+] (Small portions in French with English subtitles.)
The Time Machine
(Science Fiction; SEL: Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: General) [10+]
The Time Machine
Snippet Lesson Plan
On Evolution Using “The Time Machine” (Science/Biology; Science-fiction) [13+ Middle School and High School; snippet: 9 minutes; lesson: two class periods]
The Simpsons
Snippet Lesson Plan
The Ladykillers — To Helen — Introducing the Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe Using “The Simpsons” (The Raven)and “The Ladykillers” (To Helen) [14+; snippets: 8 minutes; lesson: from one to three 45 – 55 minute classes, depending on the assignments given]
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1929 – 1941, the Law; Diversity/African-American; Literature/U.S. & Literary Devices; SEL: Justice; Male Role Model; Courage; Mental Illness; Parenting; Disabilities; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Fairness; Caring; Citizenship) [11+; Literary devices analyzed: symbol; flashback; irony; humor]
To Live
(World/China; SEL: Surviving; Grieving; Gambling Addiction; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Fairness) [14+] (In Chineses with English subtitles.)
Tootsie
(U.S./1945 – 1991 & New York; Drama/U.S.; SEL: Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [13+]
Tora! Tora! Tora!
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1941 – 1945; World/Japan & WW II; Seafaring; SEL: Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness) [10+] (Portions in Japanese with English subtitles)
Torn-from-the-Flag
(World: Hungary, Cold War; Documentary; SEL: Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [12+]
Toy Story
Talking and Playing for Growth
(SEL: Friendship; Teamwork; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility; Respect; Caring) [5 – 8]
Travis: A Soldier’s Story
The Best of TWM
(Health (Resilience); U.S. 1991 – Current; World/Afghanistan; SEL: Courage in War; Surviving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [14+]
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
(Science-Technology; World/Mexico; SEL: Friendship; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Fairness) [12+] (Some dialogue is in Spanish)
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
(U.S./1913 – 1929, Diversity & New York; SEL: Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Education; Families in Crisis; Father/Daughter; Grieving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [9+]
Trouble With The Curve
(Sports/Baseball; SEL: Parenting; Father/Daughter; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [13+]
Truman
(Biography; U.S./1941 – 1991; SEL: Leadership; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [12+]
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
(U.S./1945-1991; Science-Technology; SEL: Ambition; Courage; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Fairness) [10+]
The Turning Point
(Dance; U.S./1945 – 1991; SEL: Marriage; Mother/Daughter; Friendship; Male Role Model; Talent; Work/Career; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [14+]
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Best of TWM
(Aviation; U.S./1941 – 1945; Diversity/African-American; & Alabama; SEL: Courage; Courage in War; Friendship; Self-esteem; Grieving; Suicide; Surviving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect; Responsibility) [10+]
Twelfth Night
The Best of TWM
(Drama/England; SEL: Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [12+]
Twelve O’Clock High
The Best of TWM
(Aviation; U.S./1941-1945; SEL: Leadership; Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [10+]
12 Years a Slave
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1812 – 1865; Literature/U.S. (Slave Narrative); Biography; SEL: Human Rights; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [15+]
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 the Altar of Representative Democracy
(U.S.: all time periods & Diversity/African-American and World: The Enlightenment and all time periods thereafter; SEL: Human Rights; Justice; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect)
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