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Social studies movie guides $5-10
Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions (Multiple Choice Worksheet)
35 multiple choice questions to accompany the 2016 movie, Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi. Great to use with any science, math or history class. Teacher info included.
Questions are in order as they occur in the movie. Can be used with clickers or CPS systems.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
America the Story of Us Bundle
America the Story of Us video guides for episodes 1-12. The guides were made to be used in middle school classrooms. Each guide has approximately 9-11 questions. Episodes include:1. Rebels2. Revolution3. Westward4. Division5. Civil War6. Heartland7. Cities8. Boom9. Bust10. World War II11. Superpower12. MillenniumI try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Check out the com
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6th - 8th
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The Sound of Music Movie Study
The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews is one of my favorite films. It is filled with classic songs, a rich background, and memorable characters.Set in pre-World War II Austria, a young nun, Maria, becomes the governess of seven children. The children's father, a widowed Navy captain, runs his household just like he runs one of his ships. Slowly, Maria begins to bring joy and love into their family through music.The movie study is designed with grades 4-8 in mind, and activities can be adjusted f
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: History with Musicals Movie Study Bundle
Ferdinand Movie Guide Spanish Questions English & Spanish Sub Plans end of year
This Ferdinand movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Ferdinand - ¡Olé! El viaje de Ferdinand in Spanish class. This Ferdinand film guide would be perfect for a bullfighting corrida del toros or Spain unit in Spanish class.The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Google Ferdinand movie guide with all levels of Spanish you teach. Use this Ferdinand film guide in Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, exploratory Spanish, or a
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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America the Story of Us: Complete Guides for Episodes 1-12
New and improved format! America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented. With highly realistic CGI animation, dramatic recreations and thoughtful insights from some of America’s most respected artists, business leaders, academics and intellectuals, it is the first television event in nearly 40 years to present a comprehensive telling of America’s history. Elaborate, ambitious and cinematic, America The Story of Us will t
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: AP U.S. History Bundle Pack: Updated for 2018 Changes!
Editable Encanto Movie Guide Spanish Sub Plans Encanto Movie Questions Worksheet
This Encanto movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Encanto in Spanish class. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Google Encanto movie guide with all levels of Spanish you teach. This editable Encanto movie worksheet would be perfect for Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, exploratory Spanish, or a Latin American culture class focusing on Colombia. This would make a great Spanish class sub plan too, especially during
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7th - 11th
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A Million Miles Away Movie Guide Questions in English & Spanish Worksheets
This editable A Million Miles Away movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the new Amazon Prime Video film A millones de kilómetros in Spanish class. These A Million Miles Away movie questions would be the perfect complement to Hispanic Heritage Month or the study of migrant farming, the Mexican-American experience, with a cross-curricular STEM connection to space and eclipse solar 2024. A Mexican-American migrant farm worker becomes a NASA astronaut in an appropriate PG film
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8th - 12th
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INCA & Emperor's New Groove! - teach Inca history with the movie!
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE INCA RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS. EASY-TO-FOLLOW, PERFECT FOR AN INTRO LESSON***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***This resource now includes a handy 2-page student handout (in both PDF and MS WORD). An answer key is also provided.***This resource now also includes an original Jeopardy review game
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3rd - 10th
China: Teaching Buddhism Confucianism Taoism (Daoism) with Kung Fu Panda & Mulan
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE BUDDHISM, CONFUCIANISM, & TAOISM RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS. EASY-TO-FOLLOW, PERFECT FOR AN INTRO, DECLARATIVE LESSON, OR EVEN AS A FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***In addition to the original slides, this download now also includes the Kung Fu Panda writing a
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5th - 9th
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Spanish Movie Guide CHUPA English & Spanish Sub Plans End of the Year Activity
This editable Chupa movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the new Netflix film Chupa in Spanish class. These Chupa movie questions would be the perfect complement to 5 de mayo in Spanish class, or the study of Mexico, legends, or lucha libre. There are 2 separate Chupa movie guides, 1 in Spanish, and 1 in English for a Spanish class sub plan for any level. What's Included in this Editable Chupa Movie GuideEnglish Chupa Movie Guide - 3 pages all Google Editable✅ Page 1 - ch
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7th - 10th
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Remember the Titans Movie Guide
Remember the Titans is known as one of the best football movies of all time. It has great lessons about overcoming racism and prejudice, leadership, friendship, and brotherhood.This packet comes with 13 pages and an answer key.PRE-VIEWINGPre Viewing QuestionsLeadership (can be used before or after)Traits of a Good and Bad Leader (can be used before or after)COMPREHENSIONDiscussion QuestionsMultiple Choice QuizWhat Happens Next?Themes of the MovieRemember the Titans True Story (comprehension with
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6th - 9th
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The Greatest Showman Movie Study Guide
The Greatest Showman is a fun musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, owner of the Barnum and Bailey circus. It focuses on the importance of dreams, perseverance, and family.This packet comes with 21 pages of activities and discussion, plus an answer key.COMPREHENSIONMultiple Choice QuizMovie ReviewDiscussion Questions (2 pages)Cause and EffectBarnum Character AnalysisTraits of BarnumQuotesLEARNINGThe Life of P.T. Barnum Reading ComprehensionThe Life of P.T. Barnum QuestionsBarnum and Baile
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: History with Musicals Movie Study Bundle
Intro to Sociology Lesson for Social Control and Deviance | Movie Batman Begins
UPDATED 11/7/2022TEACHING THROUGH FILM is hands down the best approach to teaching Sociology! Description: I love to teach sociology through movies. I spent weeks researching a movie that best suits the topic of socializing the individual, until one day it hit me: Batman Begins. I made these movie questions and tried it out, and it was A HIT! The kids LOVE THE MOVIE and couldn't believe how much depth was to the movie. I adapted this from a book I once saw called "Cinematic Sociology" and that
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Men Who Built America (2012): Complete Video Guides for Every Episode
"THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA" is the story of this landmark transition. America wasn't discovered, it was built. The series uncovers the rise of modern America by examining the men, who through their drive, ambition, and business savvy, created the great industries of our time. They transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance. In the process their names - Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan - became synonymous with the America
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8th - 12th
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Freedom Writers Film Unit: Common Core-Aligned Assignments & Activities
This 46-page movie guide for "Freedom Writers" allows you to share this inspirational film with your students while also incorporating meaningful writing and literature learning activities aligned to Common Core Standards.
Student Resources (19 pages) include:
Coming Attractions (Pre-Viewing Activity):
•"The Line" Activity & Student Reflection (Try it for FREE HERE!)
Feature Film (During-Viewing Assignments):
•Character Growth Graphic Organizer
•Character Growth Analysis
•Journal Entries
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7th - 12th
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Moana Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included (Color + Black & White)
This 21 page movie guide with handouts for the classroom accompanies the film "Moana (2016)".★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.This includes the following worksheets:• Pre-viewing tasks about Legends and Myths (reading comprehension & discussion)• 25 comprehension questions in chronological order with answers.• 25 multiple choice comprehension questions in chronological order with answers.• Drawing and writing about 4 cha
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2nd - 6th
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Maya, Inca, Aztec In ROAD TO EL DORADO: Which Civilization? (the case for all 3)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE MAYA, INCA, OR AZTEC RELEVANT, ACCESSIBLE, AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. CASES CAN BE MADE THAT THIS FILM IS ABOUT ANY OF THE THREE, AND STUDENTS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO THINK CRITICALLY, TO CHOOSE A CIVILIZATION AND TO DEFEND THEIR POSITION. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This 21-slide PowerPoint guides st
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4th - 9th
The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Study Guide
Chris Gardner only met his father once and he grew up in an abusive home. He made a promise to himself that no matter what, he would be a good father to his son. It's a promise he keeps, even when he and his son battle homelessness.The Pursuit of Happyness is his true "rags to riches" story of how Chris becomes a successful stockbroker. It's a great film with lessons on family, father-son relationships, perseverance, homelessness, poverty, and Wall Street.There are 16 pages plus an answer key.CO
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8th - 11th
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The Truman Show Movie Study
The Truman Show is a satirical science fiction film about a man whose entire world is a TV show. Truman doesn't know it, but his entire life - his wife, his best friend, his job - is all part of a staged set in his created world of Seahaven. The show is broadcast 24/7 around the globe, with fans addicted to the show and the "innocence" of Truman.It's an interesting look at modern society's addiction and love of reality TV shows!There are 11 pages of discussion questions and activities.COMPREHENS
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6th - 8th
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Hercules: Myth v. Movie (Primary and Secondary Source Analysis)
Students compare and contrast primary and secondary sources using the myth of Hercules and the 12 labors with the Disney movie. Sometimes we just need a movie day! Ultimately, students argue is Hercules was a hero or not. Their answers are always very insightful! Included in this lesson:-lesson plan outline-primary source reading-student worksheet for primary source (I make these two double sided)-Primary v. secondary source chart-answer keyProject Duration:1 day for myth and worksheet2-3 days f
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6th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Activities BUNDLE!
Sociology: Movie for Social Structure Pursuit of Happiness
TEACHING THROUGH FILM is hands down the best approach to teaching Sociology! Description: I love to teach sociology through movies. I spent weeks researching a movie that best suits the topic of social structure, until one day it hit me: Pursuit of Happyness by Will Smith. When I rented it and watched it again, I realized that almost every concept we teach within this topic could be found in the movie. And because I hate to just show movies without determining for students what I want them to g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Amend Six Episode Super-Bundle (Netflix): Movies Guides for All Episodes
Amend: The Fight for America is a groundbreaking 6-part series hosted by Will Smith that explores the evolving, often violent, fight for equal rights through the lens of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment. This SUPER-BUNDLE includes engaging movie guides for ALL 6 episodes. Each Guide is designed to highlight the episode’s big ideas, prompt rich classroom discussion, and cement student learning. These guides usually sell for $2.49 - by buying them in this bundle you save 50%! Each guide inc
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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America in COLOR Viewing Guide for all 5 Videos the Smithsonian
This includes is a bundle of all five of my viewing guides for the America in COLOR series from the Smithsonian Channel. This viewing guides provides a great overview to the America in COLOR series from the Smithsonian Channel. I love these videos because they utilize primary sources to tell the story of U.S. History. These videos are engaging, unique and intelligent without being too high level for students. All the episodes in this series have primary source videos that have been curated and c
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8th - 11th
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"The Case Against Adnan Syed" MOVIE GUIDE BUNDLE
This movie guide bundle goes along with all episodes of the HBO docu-series "The Case Against Adnan Syed." Find out what happens after the Serial Podcast brought the potential injustice of the conviction of Adnan Syed for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. This is a great follow-up activity after listening to the Serial Podcast in class!The docu-series is rated TV-14. View all episodes before buying to see if it is appropriate for your students.You must have an HBO subscription (or a ca
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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