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Higher education social studies movie guides for Easel Activities
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary: 30 Question Worksheet + Answer Key!
The Social Dilemma- This is a video guide + answer key! (Hard copy and digital versions.)Technology, cell phones and social media leave us with a social dilemma for sure! Whether it be Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter, all social media gives us reason to stop, pause and reflect!-----------------------------------------------------Here you will find:* 30 questions that follow along with the documentary* Answer key to make grading a breeze* An optional "less paper" version* Link
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Health Curriculum: Full Year, Skills Based Health Education
Confessions of a Shopaholic Movie Viewing Guide & Personal Finances Worksheets
Add an element of fun to your Personal Finances unit with this "Confessions of a Shopaholic" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as a review of the principles of personal finances and credit card debt and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Viewing Guide is three pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Erikson's 8 Stages of Development: Movie Representation Worksheet (Child Dev)
This worksheet works through the Erikson's 8 Stages of Development by viewing Disney/Pixar movie clips. The following Youtube videos provide the exact clips needed for this worksheet, but you can easily find the individual clips yourself.Youtube video clip links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWfct9sHOY ORhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhBbE8hSz1I&feature=emb_logo*Please check the Youtube links to see if they are still valid or that you can access the movie clips needed before purchasing
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Hunger Games Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets (Government and Economics)
Add an element of fun to your government and economics classes with this "The Hunger Games" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheets!This movie can be used as a review of the basic principles of government and economics and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to government and economics.The Viewin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Avatar Viewing Guide w/Age of Imperialism Comparison
Looking for an interactive way to teach Imperialism and its ethnocentric effects?Watch Avatar and let your students make the comparison between real historic events and the fictional movie set in the future.Avatar Viewing Guide with Age of Imperialism ComparisonThis is a 20 question guide to be used while students are viewing the movie, Avatar.Questions focus on the change faced by Jake Sully and the imperialistic motives and attitudes of the Americans. References are made to the Age of Imperia
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mulan (2020) Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheet (Chinese Culture and Geography)
Add another interesting element to your Geography of China Unit with this "Mulan (2020)" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet.This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about Geography and cultural concepts that might require students to conduct a little bit of research.The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheet
Add another interesting element to your Basics of Earth Science or Geography Units with this "Journey to the Center of the Earth" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet.This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about Geography and Earth Science concepts that might require students to conduct a little bit of research.The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think ab
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Ever After: A Cinderella Story Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets (Renaissance)
Add an element of fun to your Renaissance Unit with this "Ever After: A Cinderella Story" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as a review or introduction to the ideas of the Renaissance and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Renaissance.The Viewing Guide is two pa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
The Day After Tomorrow Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets
Add another interesting element to your Weather and Climate Unit with this "The Day After Tomorrow" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheets.This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the weather and climate that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Nature Vs. Nurture Activity (Family and Consumer Sciences, Psychology) - PDF
Students use the list of personality traits, physical attributes, preferences, etc. from the 1998 The Parent Trap movie (the older movie version will work as well) to determine whether they are a result of nature (inherited traits) or nurture (learned behavior). A Venn Diagram worksheet is provided for students to categorize those traits and attributes into nature, nurture or either. Finally, students complete the reflection questions worksheet to explore how they chose to categorize the traits
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Family and Consumer Sciences Movie Activities Bundle
Black American History Crash Course Questions Episodes 6-10 with Answer Key
These questions go with the Black American History Crash Course videos hosted by Clint Smith which are available on YouTube. In this resource you will find question sets and answer keys for episodes 6-10:Episode 6: The Stono RebellionEpisode 7: Phillis WheatleyEpisode 8: The American RevolutionEpisode 9: The US Constitution, 3/5, and the Slave Trade ClauseEpisode 10: The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793The Black American History series works well for American History classes as well as AP U.S. History
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Viewing Guide
Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History debuted on Netflix in February 2019. During this comedy special, Hart talks to his fictional daughter about important men and women in Black history including:Henry “Box” BrownFrederick DouglasRobert SmallsMatthew HensonRobert JohnsonMae JemisonGeorge SpeckFred “Curly” NealJesse OwensJoe LewisJosephine BakerBessie ColemanVivien Thomas William TillmanIncluded in the viewing guide is a two-page table which provides a photo of each person in the special, backgrou
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Knight's Tale Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets (The Middle Ages)
Add another interesting element to your Middle Ages Unit with this "A Knight's Tale" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Middle Ages unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Middle Ages.The Viewing Guide is two pages and sp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ Bundle ★ Middle Ages Resources for Middle/High School
Worth Movie Questions for Philosophy of Ethics
These questions go with the movie Worth about the 9/11 Victims' Fund. There are 11 long-answer questions designed specifically for a high school philosophy of ethics unit. An answer key with detailed notes is included. This activity comes as a printable PDF and the student questions are also available as a digital assignment through Google Slides™. This resource is not editable. Please take a look at the preview to get an idea of the types of questions included. ***WARNING***This film is a very
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Good Night, and Good Luck. Movie Guide | Journalism | Media (PG - 2005)
This Good Night, and Good Luck. Movie Guide challenges students to think deeply about the power and responsibility of journalism and media. Engage students in discussions about the historical context of the McCarthy era and the ethical choices made by journalists like Edward Murrow. Encourage them to step into the director's shoes and explore the impact of using real footage in the movie. Spark conversations about the social responsibilities of media outlets and how they've evolved or not, as pe
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black American History Crash Course Questions Episodes 36-40 with Answer Key
These questions go with the Black American History Crash Course videos hosted by Clint Smith which are available on YouTube. In this resource you will find question sets and answer keys for episodes 36-40:Episode 36: Martin Luther King Jr.Episode 37: Student Civil Rights ActivismEpisode 38: Malcolm X and the Rise of Black PowerEpisode 39: The Black Panther PartyEpisode 40: Women and the Black Power MovementThe Black American History series works well for American History classes as well as AP U.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Suffragette Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets (Age of Reform)
Add another interesting element to your Age of Reform Unit with this "Suffragette" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Age of Reform unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Age of Reform and Women's Suffrage Movement in Gr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Black American History Crash Course Questions Episodes 31-35 with Answer Key
These questions go with the Black American History Crash Course videos hosted by Clint Smith which are available on YouTube. In this resource you will find question sets and answer keys for episodes 31-35:Episode 31: World War IIEpisode 32: Randolph, Rustin, and the Origins of the March on WashingtonEpisode 33: School Segregation and Brown v BoardEpisode 34: Emmett TillEpisode 35: The Montgomery Bus BoycottThe Black American History series works well for American History classes as well as AP U.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Film Studies, Black History Month, Mississippi Burning Film, Movie Guide
Film Studies, Black History Month, Mississippi Burning Film, Movie GuideMississippi Burning is one of the best films on racial tensions.This product is part of a bundle:MISSISSIPPI BURNING BUNDLEINCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:➢ Five words to define and two questions to answer before watching the film.➢ 11 questions to answer while watching the film. ➢ Three questions to answer after watching the film. Two of these questions ask for comparisons to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Film Studies, Black History Month, Mississippi Burning Film, Movie Guide
The Muppet Christmas Carol Viewing Guide & Worksheets (Industrial Revolution)
Add another interesting element to your Industrial Age and Industrial Revolution Unit with this "The Muppet Christmas Carol" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Industrial Age unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Indust
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Thirteen Days Movie Guide | Cuban Missile Crisis | JFK | Cold War (PG13 - 2000)
This Thirteen Days Movie Guide | Cuban Missile Crisis | JFK | Cold War (PG13 - 2000) challenges students to analyze the portrayal of JFK's team, their differing perspectives, and their efforts to avoid conflict. Investigate the significance of Adlai's role as the UN spokesperson and the implications of believing Fomin as a representative of Khrushchev. Examine the potential consequences of trading missiles in Turkey for missiles in Cuba and the importance of the timeline for missile removal. Thi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Zero Days" Documentary Video Review
"Zero Days" is a documentary that covers the first known cyber weapon. This film documents the complexities of the Stuxnet virus. It goes into the moral, legal and political issues involved with releasing a cyber weapon. Part spy thriller, part horror, Zero Day's is an intriguing film to watch for computer science.While the film is rated PG-13, it does have some swearing. It also covers issues related to Israel, which may be sensitive to some students. Please use digression when watching this
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
The Eagle Movie Viewing Guide & Worksheets (The Roman World)
Add another interesting element to your Roman Civilization Unit with this "The Eagle" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Roman Civilization unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Roman World.The Viewing Guide is two page
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
The Patriot Viewing Guide & Worksheets (The American Revolution)
Add another interesting element to your American Revolution Unit with this "The Patriot" Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!★ If you like this lesson, be sure to check out the Growing Bundle of US History Movie Guides from my shop to save 20% on each lesson! ★This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your American Revolution unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.This lesson in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All United States History Movie + Documentary Guides
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