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Into Film is an education organisation providing a unified UK-wide offer for learning through and about film. It is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through Lottery funding and its programme includes delivery of the BFI 5-19 education scheme. Into Film's resources range from film discussion guides, to curriculum linked worksheets, lesson plans and presentations. Our resources are tailored to fit the curriculum criteria of each nation, supporting learning outcomes.

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Into Film is an education organisation providing a unified UK-wide offer for learning through and about film. It is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through Lottery funding and its programme includes delivery of the BFI 5-19 education scheme. Into Film's resources range from film discussion guides, to curriculum linked worksheets, lesson plans and presentations. Our resources are tailored to fit the curriculum criteria of each nation, supporting learning outcomes.
Identity and Voice Through Film Primary
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Identity and Voice Through Film Primary

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This resource encourages pupils to explore and reflect on how the identity of people and places is represented on film, as well as looking at young people’s voice and the different strategies communities use to organise and motivate change. The activities centre on four carefully chosen films from different countries that will engage and excite pupils by exploring key themes: Brave; Kirikou And The Men And The Women; Song of the Sea and Into Film Award-winning pupil-made short film Political Animals. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation including clips from the film can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1052. This resource has been designed to work across a range of subjects, with activities enabling pupils to develop a range of skills. The curriculum areas include English and literacy, Art and design, wellbeing, PSHE, PSE and PDMU; geography and music.
Race - Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympics
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Race - Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympics

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A resource to work with the 2016 feature film Race, which tells the amazing life story of Jesse Owens and his performance at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, engaging audiences with the impact of an individual and events on the world stage both 80 years ago and today. This resource should be used with the accompanying Race PowerPoint presentation, which contains clips, stills and prompt questions to support delivery of all the activities outlined in these notes. Through these activities learners can deepen their understanding and critical analysis of these significant historical events and compare interpretations in Race with other sources of information, and in turn create their own pieces of writing, artwork and/or filmmaking to reflect and share ideas on the themes raised in the film.
Johnny English Strikes Again: Secret Agents
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Johnny English Strikes Again: Secret Agents

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This cross-curricular educational resource takes students on an immersive Learning journey through Johnny English’s school for Secret Agents in training. At the start of the programme, Johnny will set a mission for the class to protect their school and personal information from an incoming cyber-attack. Students aged 8 to 12 will then engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, learn about cyber-attacks and how to stay safe online, breaking codes and communicating secretly using science, all whilst developing the necessary skills to become a secret agent during the course of the two lessons before having the opportunity to take part in an exciting design competition. Each lesson is broken up into the following sections: Briefing or Debrief – introduction Mission Prep – development Mission Task – individual or small group work Task Debrief – plenary Field Mission – homework About the film Johnny English Strikes Again is the third instalment of the Johnny English comedy series, with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much-loved accidental secret agent. The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.** In cinemas October 5**. For more information about new release films and exciting competitions please visit the Into Film website www.intofilm.org
Animating Africa
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Animating Africa

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This resource is for use with young people aged 7 and over, to showcase and celebrate animation talent from across the African continent and beyond. Starting with the godfather of African animation, Moustapha Alassane, across Ethiopia, Senegal, South African and Ghana this resource shines a light on emerging animators and established studios. Your learners will watch a range of different animation styles from stop motion animation shorts through to computer-generated feature films before decoding key clips using the 3Cs and 3Ss of film and participating in a filmmaking activity inspired by each film. There are extension activities for each section as well that further extend young people’s learning. The accompanying** Animating Africa PowerPoint presentation** includes embedded clips to show to your group. There is an accompanying document with curriculum links for all nations and regions. This resource is suitable for use in a film club setting or in a classroom to support topic work.
Must See Movies Before You Grow Up: Adventure
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Must See Movies Before You Grow Up: Adventure

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Expand your horizons and dare to explore places you've only ever dreamed of with the brave explorers in this selection. From crossing boundaries and admirably facing up to new threats, to using escapism and fantasy as a way of helping to process real-life issues, this selection embraces mystery, magic and a pioneering spirit. Whether it's pushing their comfort zone or throwing themselves headlong into a new experience, the heroes of the adventure selection embrace the thrill of the journey as much as the wonder of the destination. The films in this theme are divided into four strands: Action-packed, Journeys, Time Adventurers and Terrific Teams. For each strand, there are activity outlines and extension activities that can be used with any of the films listed in that section. The activities in this resource explore how films can take young people on exciting experiences, encountering thrilling expeditions and new worlds. The films referenced in this resource are available to borrow for free to Into Film Clubs: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Night at the Museum (2006), Paddington (2014), Shaun The Sheep Movie (2015), The Adventures of TinTin (2011), The Never-Ending Story (1984), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), Toy Story (1995), Trolls (2016), Up (2009). Please visit the Into Film website for a chance to win a private screening for your class at a local cinema or a runner-up prize of one of 40 sets of 10 DVDs from the Must See Movies Before You Grow Up list! https://www.intofilm.org/campaign/8
Anti-bullying on film: 7-11
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Anti-bullying on film: 7-11

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Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year. This resource is suitable to use with young people aged 7-11 in either an extracurricular club or classroom context. It can also be used in pastoral session and is linked to the PSHE Education and English. It consists of teachers’ notes with the activity outlines, activity sheetsto be used with learners and the accompanying student-facing Anti-bullying on Film: 7–11 PowerPoint presentation with embedded film clips. Alternatively, you could pick and mix the activities to use in your film club or classroom. The materials provide everything you need to run the lesson/activities with minimal preparation. About The Anti-Bullying Alliance Into Film is pleased to be supported by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. The Anti-Bullying Alliance, hosted by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) is a coalition of organisations united against bullying and individuals committed to tackling all forms of bullying between children and young people. The Anti-Bullying Alliance coordinate Anti-Bullying Week each November and support schools and the wider children’s workforce to challenge bullying behaviour throughout the year. To find out more about the Anti-Bullying Alliance free School and College Network and to access online training and a wealth of resources visit www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk “There is no doubt that film can shock us, move us and challenge how we see ourselves and others. Anti-Bullying Week, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, is from the 13–17 November with the theme ‘All Different/ All Equal’. The key aim of the week is to encourage children, teachers and parents to celebrate what makes us all different and to create environments where young people can be themselves free from bullying. Film has a vital role to play in inspiring change and encouraging us to see that even though we may just be one person– we can make all the difference. This is why we are proud to work in partnership with Into Film who provide schools with the resources they need to bring the subject of bullying to life through film.” Martha Evans, National Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Alliance.
Anti-bullying on film: 11-16
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Anti-bullying on film: 11-16

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Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year. The theme for 2017 is ‘All Different, All Equal' and aims to empower children and young people to celebrate what makes them, and others, unique. This resource is suitable to use with young people aged 11-16 in either an extra-curricular club or classroom context. It can also be used in pastoral sessions and is linked to the PSHE Education, Citizenship, English, Art and Media Studies curricula. It consists of teachers' notes with the activity outlines, activity sheets to be used with learners and the accompanying student-facing Anti-bullying on Film: 11-16 PowerPoint presentation with embedded film clips. Alternatively, you could pick and mix the activities to use in your film club or classroom. The materials provide everything you need to run the lesson/activities with minimal preparation. About The Anti-Bullying Alliance Into Film is pleased to be supported by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. The Anti-Bullying Alliance, hosted by the National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a coalition of organisations and individuals united against bullying and committed to tackling all forms of bullying between children and young people. The Anti-Bullying Alliance coordinate Anti-Bullying Week each November and support schools and the wider children's workforce to challenge bullying behaviour throughout the year. To find out more about the Anti-Bullying Alliance free School and College Network and to access online training and a wealth of resources visit www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
BFI Thriller - Whistle and I'll Come to You
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BFI Thriller - Whistle and I'll Come to You

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This educational resource based on the amateur archive film Whistle and I’ll Come to You (1956, North Downs Cinematograph Society, Screen Archive South East) encourages pupils to think, talk and write about film using the French language. Suitable for students aged 11-14, this resource is principally designed for use in the classroom to support French Language. However, it also encourages engagement with archive film footage and the thriller genre. You can download the accompanying materials Whistle and I’ll Come to You PowerPoint Presentation, and the Curriculum Links document.
India on Film: Food in India
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India on Film: Food in India

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This educational resource based on Nilesh Patel's A Love Supreme encourages pupils to think and talk about film using the French language, and helps them with the technical skill of forming the imperative. Suitable for students aged 10-14, this resource is principally designed for use in the classroom to support French Modern Foreign Language. However, it also encourages engagement with Indian culture through food and with art-house cinema. You can download the accompanying Food in India PowerPoint Presentation, worksheets within the teachers'' notes and the curriculum links document. Watch thousands more archive films for free on BFI Player. Britain on Film is a project to digitise and make accessible 10,000 archive films from the BFI National Archive and the UK's Regional and National Film Archives.
India on Film: A Little Princess
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India on Film: A Little Princess

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This educational resource is based on the film A Little Princess, an adaption of the children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Complimenting the BFI's ‘India on Film' season, this resource offers young children an insight into India through the eyes of the main character Sara Crewe. Suitable for students aged 5 to 9, this resource is principally designed for use in the classroom to support literacy, encouraging children to engage in film analysis, as well as creative and descriptive letter writing. The resource comprises of: • A Little Princess PowerPoint Presentation • A Little Princess printable worksheets • Curriculum links document.
India on Film: Viceroy's House creative writing
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India on Film: Viceroy's House creative writing

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This resource is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of key descriptive techniques required to further progress their creative writing skills. It includes tasks created for a range of abilities and encourages development of emotional intelligence as well as focusing on key areas for development of writing. This engaging lesson plan includes a range of creative activities aimed at students aged 11–14, linked to the curriculums for English and History in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Across the activities, learners will be encouraged to improve their descriptive writing whilst developing awareness of a key historical event. The independence of India can be explored with greater depth in the Into Film resource Viceroy’s House: Empire and Independence - www.intofilm.org/resources/1205 Viceroy’s House Creative Writing was written by a Teach First teacher, for the BFI’s India on Film season - http://www.bfi.org.uk/india-on-film
India on Film: Introduction to India
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India on Film: Introduction to India

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Suitable for students aged 7–11, this resource offers pupils an introduction to India though the themes of food, dress and Diwali. This resource is designed for use in the primary classroom and supports learning in Art and Design, Religious Education, Geography and English/Literacy. This educational resource is based around a range of film extracts available free on the BFI Player, through BBC Educational webpages and from Into Film. The film extracts are from a range of genres including; educational videos, archive footage and feature film. You can download the accompanying materials Introduction to India PowerPoint Presentation, related worksheets and separate curriculum links document.
Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom - Disasters and Debate
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Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom - Disasters and Debate

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Brought to you by Into Film and Universal Pictures, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Disasters and Debate is a cross-curricular educational resource for use with students aged 11-14. It challenges students, in-role as intrepid explorers, to consider the differing opinions about the dinosaurs inhabiting Isla Nublar before debating the varying motives for their preservation on the island. With reference to the PSHE education, Citizenship, Science and English curricula at Key Stage 3 (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) and Third Level (Scotland), students will learn about the natural and human threats to the island and its potential impact on the environment in a range of thought provoking classroom and homework activities. Young people will read and research facts around the ethical implications of human intervention in the preservation of species before preparing for and taking part in an organised debate on the motion‚ 'this house believes that humans should do everything that they can to save creatures.‘ For more educational resources on feature films and to set up an Into Film club, please visit the Into Film website: www.intofilm.org/clubs
Private Peaceful - An Into Film Resource
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Private Peaceful - An Into Film Resource

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This resource, produced in partnership with National Literacy Trust and aimed primarily at KS3, is based around the film Private Peaceful - the screen adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book. It provides a timely, in-depth and collaborative way to mark the centenary of WWI with your students. The resource spans 6 different themes, which include curriculum links to History, English & Science. The resource is complemented with PPT presentations embedded film clips. For information on how to start a free Into Film club please visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs Or go to https://www.intofilm.org/resources to view more of our curriculum focused resources.
Into  Archive Film Action Pack
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Into Archive Film Action Pack

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This pack provides worksheets and activities for members to analyse stills and clips from any archive film or photograph. The activities will help young people to develop their personal analysis and interpretation of primary sources in addition to creating their own texts inspired by the archive footage. About 14-18 NOW 14-18 NOW is a five-year programme of extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War. Working with partners all across the UK, we commission new artworks from leading contemporary artists, musicians, designers and performers, inspired by the period 1914-18. These new artworks bring stories of the First World War to life, offer fresh perspectives and connect a global conflict from 100 years ago with our world today. So far more than 30 million people have experienced our programme. 14-18 NOW is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, by the DCMS. Into Film and 14–18 NOW are delighted to be collaborating on the creation of activities to deepen students’ engagement in history through archive film.
Reel to Real: Romeo and Juliet, V&A
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Reel to Real: Romeo and Juliet, V&A

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This resource was specifically created for our Reel to Real education project with the learning department of the V&A Museum. The activities outlined in the resource are broadly suitable for ages 11-18 English, drama and related subjects, and are particularly helpful in supporting study of the play for GCSE English Literature. This resource helps students to explore character, meaning and interpretation through a range of activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of the different ways a text can be interpreted which, in turn, challenges them to develop higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation and creation. It comprises of a set of comprehensive teachers’ notes with worksheets for use in the classroom and the accompanying Reel to Real: Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint presentation which includes clips from the 1968 Zeffirelli and 1996 Baz Luhrmann film adaptations and short extracts from the 2013 National Theatre production, courtesy of the V&A. The DVDs is available to order for free on the Into Film website at https://www.intofilm.org/films Did you find this resource helpful? For more information about Into Film and help setting up your free film club, visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs
How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World - Discovering the Hidden World
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How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World - Discovering the Hidden World

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Into Film invite you to explore the exciting landscapes and creatures of How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World. As you meet characters, old and new, you and your pupils will learn how the likes of Toothless and Light Fury share many similarities with creatures in the natural world. Aimed at pupils aged 7-14, this easy to use resource interweaves the excitement of watching and discussing the trailer, with focused learning objectives in Science, Literacy/English and Art and Design. Your pupils will look into exciting scientific concepts including bioluminescence and camouflage, and let their imaginations fly with a focused descriptive writing task. **There’s even the chance for your pupils to showcase their skills and knowledge by entering the Design a Dragon competition. ** Each lesson is designed for ease of use in mind and can take place in a single lesson or film club session. There are opportunities for challenging extension tasks and discrete assessment for learning opportunities throughout. For more resources on using film and filmmaking in educational settings and to set up an Into Film Club, please visit the Into Film website: www.intofilm.org/clubs
The LEGO Movie - Master Builders
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The LEGO Movie - Master Builders

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The Into Film LEGO Movie Master Builders resource (in conjunction with National Schools Partnership and Warner Bros.) is a literacy resource, for pupils aged 5 - 11 years. It uses The LEGO Movie as a launch pad to foster imaginative story-writing as well as embedding other essential transferable and cross-curricular skills. The free toolkit includes: teachers' notes, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, activity sheets and a poster for your classroom. Download all parts of the resource and then watch The LEGO Movie trailer (www.intofilm.org/resources/188) together in your class or club. To start your free Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org/clubs Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating will help other teachers to find it.
Into Film's Guide to Primary to Secondary transition
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Into Film's Guide to Primary to Secondary transition

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The move from Primary to Secondary school can seem a little overwhelming to students at first. New classes, new teachers, new people! That's why we've put together a Into Film guide to help with this transition, along with a series of activities and games. For more information on our resources please visit; https://www.intofilm.org/resources
Wonder Park: Imagination and Invention
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Wonder Park: Imagination and Invention

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Brought to you by Into Film and Paramount Pictures UK, Wonder Park: Imagination and Invention is a cross-curricular educational resource for use with learners aged 7 to 11. The resource challenges learners to become designers and engineers, planning and constructing theme park rides that not only demonstrate a scientific understanding of forces, but that also develop an understanding of environmental awareness and the impact of theme parks upon the ecosystem. Developed with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering, this resource combines curriculum skills from science, design and technology, maths, PSHE education, art and design and literacy/English. Pupils will develop engineering skills through the practical experience of ‘tinkering’, improving problem solving, developing resilience, drawing on a range of skills from different curricular areas, and being rewarded for curiosity and creativity. This exciting series of lessons also develops mindfulness skills and concludes with pupils constructing and showcasing their own theme park as a class, in addition to completing homework tasks that promote independence and ecological awareness.