Engage Middle and High School Students with the Timeless Tale of "Peter and the Wolf" — The story and musical score of Peter and the Wolf are Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev's children's masterpiece. In 2006, Suzie Templeton directed an Oscar-winning animated short film, adapting the story for a new audience using the same score. The story is a powerful, coming-of-age story. Duration of Lesson: The short film lasts only 32 minutes, so it is perfect for an in-class screening and discussion. Kid