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High school social studies movie guide pdfs
America: Story of US - BUNDLE of Episodes 1-12 Worksheets
“These viewing guides are the perfect addition to my U.S. history classroom! I love showing America: The Story of Us all throughout the class, and these viewing guides allow my students to keep notes that they can look back on later to remember what they watched. Having the timestamp really was helpful to my students to ensure they didn't get behind. GREAT resource! :)” - Kristen F.“I needed a quick fill in assignment for a class that was a little bit a head of my others and these are some of th
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7th - 11th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc.
This 12 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Part 1 - Students have 20 minutes to complete this part, which will be followed on with a class discussion and sharing answers. There are 6 questions based around concentration camps, the persecution of Jews and Adolf Hitler; asking for their thoughts and feelings about certain situations rega
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7th - 10th
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Hamilton the Musical Movie Guide (Disney+)
The musical, Hamilton, follows the story of Founding Father and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The musical was filmed in 2016 and features the original Broadway cast. The story follows the hardships of his childhood, his marriage to Eliza, and the loss of his son. It also examines his connections with Aaron Burr, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and more. It discusses his large contribution to The Federalist Papers which helped promote the ratification of The
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: In the Heights & Hamilton Musical Movie Guide Duo
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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The Greatest Showman Movie Guide (Answer Key Included/Great for End of Year!)
The 2017 film, The Greatest Showman, is a wonderful movie that celebrates our unique qualities and talents. It looks at the story of P.T. Barnum, played by Hugh Jackman, and his early days of the circus. This would be a great film to use for an end of the year film or when helping students celebrate how we are all created differently and with our own talents. It would also be a wonderful addition for a unit on musicals. The movie also stars Zac Efron, Zendaya, Keala Settle, and Michelle Will
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: 4 Pack Movie Bundle
Tierra Incógnita Spanish End of the Year Activities Season 1 Guide Sub Plans
This Tierra Incógnita season 1 guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the show Tierra Incógnita in Spanish class. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Tierra Incógnita guide with all levels of Spanish you teach. Episode 1 of this authentic show in Spanish from Argentina would make a great one-day sub plan for Spanish class. Plus there are now 12 additional editable activities to use with any episode of season 1. ⭐Get the Movie Guide Bundle
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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Netflix Explained: The Stock Market
Engage your students in this quick NETFLIX episode (about 20 minutes) on the stock market! Often times, the stock market is something that is regarded as too complex to understand, or too risky to get involved with. However, this episode is extremely informative, comparing the stock market to a simple lemonade stand. It teaches students, and adults alike, a very simplistic way of understanding how it all works. The episode discusses the S&P 500, DOW, NASDAQ, the history of the stock market,
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9th - 12th
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Hidden Figures Movie Guide: Viewing Guide, Worksheets, Quiz - NASA, Civil Rights
This is a set of resources for viewing Hidden Figures in your classroom. The viewing guide is detailed and arranged in time-stamped sections. In addition to filling out the viewing guide questions, students will: Complete discussion questions that can be done individually or in small groups, do a character analysis, and be assessed with a quiz. These resources will help students to think critically about the movie's portrayal of civil rights, women's rights, the Cold War period, and the technolo
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6th - 12th
Also included in: U.S. History Movie Guide BUNDLE: Viewing Guides, Worksheets, and Quizzes
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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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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13th Movie by Ava DuVernay Guided Documentary Questions: Profit Donated
This 13th documentary movie guide will help students understand Ava DuVernay's Netflix documentary. It contains 54 fill-in-the-blank questions that go along with the film, an answer key, and a writing prompt. Great for Black History Month and teaching about Black Lives Matter. A portion of the profit coming from the sale of this resource will be donated to Equal Justice Initiative: a group that works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.Click on the preview to l
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Just Mercy Movie Guide: Includes Viewing Guide, Worksheets, and Quiz
This is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The story fits well with any class seeking to cover systemic racism, civil rights, and/or the subject of the death penalty. The viewing guide is detailed and arranged in time-stamped sections. In addition to filling out the viewing guide questions, students will: Complete discussion questions that can be done individually or in small groups, do a character analysis, and be assessed with a quiz. These resources will help student
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8th - 12th
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Masterpiece Classic: The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide Questions
This is a 60 question movie guide to the 2009 Masterpiece Classic: The Diary of Anne Frank (BBC adaption). It is designed to keep students engaged and interested in The Diary of Anne Frank movie. This movie is rated PG and can be found on youtube (for free). Suitable for all grade levels. Perfect to show after reading The Diary of Anne Frank. Or if you are teaching the Holocaust. The movie is great and my students have always liked it. Questions are open ended questions, but follow along
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6th - 12th
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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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Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions
45 open ended questions for students to answer while watching Hidden Figures. The Hollywood box office movie is perfect to show History students or any class really. It goes along well with the Civil Rights movement and Space Race during the Cold War. It could also go well in a math class because they characters are mathematicians, so math is discussed heavily in this movie. There are 45 questions in this that go along in order while the movie is playing. Perfect way to keep your students e
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6th - 12th
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National Treasure Movie Guide Questions
This is a 45 question, open ended, movie guide for students to answer while they watch the Disney Movie, National Treasure, staring Nicholas Cage. The questions are open ended and designed to keep students engaged throughout the entire film. This movie is now available on Disney+. This is a fun action and adventure movie that is perfect for Middle School or High School students. Great if teaching American History, as the movie highlights important American figures and monuments throughout th
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6th - 12th
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Apollo 13 Movie worksheet
This assignment includes 40 questions to be answered by students while enjoying the movie. This assignment helps keep students engaged and paying attention. Key included.
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. The screenplay by William Broyles, Jr., and Al Reinert, that dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission, is an adaptation of the book Lost Moon: The Perilous
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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 Social Dilemma Viewing Guide and Discussion Activity
In order to deepen their understanding of social media’s impact on society and individuals, students will use this viewing guide before, during, and after watching the The Social Dilemma (2020). This viewing guide works well during the social psychology unit of a psychology class. Includes:25-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions25-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions with notification trackerKeyPost-viewing activity discussion activity AP
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9th - 12th
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
Salem Witch Trials Documentary, Complete Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities
There are two activities in this pack to introduce your students to the events of the Salem Witch Trials, to supplement your Crucible or American History lesson, as an emergency sub plan, or even for a quick Halloween lesson. They can be used consecutively or independently. Student Experience: As students watch the documentary, the questions included on the viewing guide hold students accountable for the material they see in the documentary. I’ve provided a short answer version of the questio
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8th - 12th
Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney
Hamilton movie questions (released 2020) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. Hamilton worksheet comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.Hamilton Movie Guide follows the original Broadway production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadw
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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America the Story of Us: Episode 5 Civil War (guided notes)
This product follows the video documentary, America the Story of Us: Episode 5, entitled, "Civil War." This product is a guided notes sheet that goes in order through the video to allows students to follow along and fill in the blank as they watch.You can find the video on Netflix, Amazon or on YouTube, titled "America the Story of Us". This guide was designed with 8th graders in mind, but it could also work for 7th graders, as well as high school students.This guide helps students stay focused
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7th - 11th
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