Teach real issues with really good films
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Develop media literacy, critical thinking + empathy skills in your students using human centered stories
Unpack complex issues in the classroom using a growing collection of curated resources
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Resources
Free easy-to-use resources for teachers.
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6 Lesson Plans
4 Clips
Indivisible
English Language Arts, History, Social StudiesExplore family separation and immigration with the stories of Evelyn, Antonio and Renata, three "DREAMERS." -
6 Lesson Plans
5 Clips
Chasing Coral
Earth Science, ELAGorgeous visual images will engage students in thinking about protecting coral and oceans. -
6 Lesson Plans
6 Clips
Chasing Ice
Earth Science, ELAStudents will examine climate change's impact on glaciers through the lens of nature photographer James Balog. -
4 Lesson Plans
6 Clips
Almost Sunrise
English Language Arts, Social StudiesStudents connect to other texts on the effects of war and moral injury on veterans. -
6 Lesson Plans
5 Clips
I Am Not Your Negro
English Language Arts, Social StudiesStudents will examine James Baldwin's words in the context of the modern struggle for racial justice. -
6 Lesson Plans
5 Clips
Growing Up Coy
English Language Arts, Social StudiesStudents will explore the question "How far would you go to fight for your transgender child's rights?" -
6 Lesson Plans
4 Clips
SEED: The Untold Story
BiologyStudents will use data to draw conclusions about GMOs, pesticides, and ethical issues surrounding seed conservation and food justice. -
4 Lesson Plans
5 Clips
Dalya's Other Country
English Language Arts, Social StudiesStudents accompany Dalya as she adjusts to her new life as a Syrian refugee in an LA high school -
5 Lesson Plans
5 Clips
Thank You for the Rain US
English Language Arts, Earth ScienceStudents think critically about climate change activism through the eyes of Kisilu Musya, a Kenyan farmer. -
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