Teach real issues with really good films

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Over 100 film clips to download and use in the classroom

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  • 5 Lesson Plans
    Clip Clip 1: Introduction to the EIS team and the media debate from film Chasing Ice.

    Chasing Ice

    Key Stages 3 & 4 Geography
    This unit for Geography KS3/4 focuses on an issue that students will be increasingly familiar with from the news and their studies in geography and science: climate change. Through clips from the award-winning ‘Chasing Ice’, students apply their knowledge about climate change to the context of glaciers and glacial retreat.

  • 5 Lesson Plans
    Clip Clip 1: Introduction to the ocean with Richard Vevers from film Chasing Coral.

    Chasing Coral

    Key Stages 3 & 4 Geography
    Stunning photography brings the reality of climate change into the classroom for Geography KS3&4. Teach a greater understanding of coral reefs, how humanity relies on them for its survival and the many challenges that they face.

  • 7 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. Introducing The Series from film Exodus: Our journey to Europe

    Exodus: Our Journey to Europe

    Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 English Language
    Join forces with Hassan, an English teacher from Damascus, to hit key GCSE English Language Assessment Objectives whilst opening up a conversations about migration.

  • 5 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. Introducing Kisilu's family and home from film Thank You For the Rain

    Thank You For the Rain

    Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 English Language
    A powerful scheme of work that takes students on a journey of climate change activism, from Kenya to Paris. Clips and exercises for English and Geography enable students to explore the issue from both subject perspectives.

  • 3 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. Background of Malala's Story from film He Named Me Malala

    He Named Me Malala

    Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 English - Reading, writing, speaking & listening
    A powerful scheme of work that takes students on a journey of advocacy and activism. Clips and exercises explore migration, gender and human rights

  • 7 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. Trailer from film CITIZENFOUR

    CITIZENFOUR

    Key Stage 4 Reading, writing, speaking & listening
    Introduce students to discussions on security, Internet privacy and government surveillance. Lesson plans explore writer's purpose and stimulate creative and non-fiction writing.

  • 6 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. The Internet Debate from film In Real Life

    InRealLife

    Key Stage 4 English Language
    Get your students thinking about the impact the Internet has on all areas of their lives. Thought-provoking stories link to curriculum-relevant literacy skills and processes.

  • 5 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. STRONG LANGUAGE Introduction to the Burgers and the Johnsons from film One Mile Away

    One Mile Away

    Key Stage 3 English Language
    Two warring gangs in inner city Birmingham attempt to bring peace to their neighbourhoods. Teach about trust, violence, hope and reconciliation through key literacy exercises.

  • 5 Lesson Plans
    Clip 1. Context from film Moving to Mars

    Moving to Mars

    Key Stage 3 Reading, writing, speaking & listening
    Teach about migration from multiple perspectives. Students learn about the experiences of displaced people in the UK, and the human consequences of Burma's political unrest.
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