This viewing guide will inspire young people aged 11–14 to consider a positive future though STEM by using the film Hidden Figures and EDF Energy’s Pretty Curious programme activities to unlock their potential. The active viewing guide supports watching of Hidden Figures in a club or class setting. It is recommended that you watch the film in its entirety before embarking on the classroom activity. Use the Hidden Figures active viewing guide to break the film down into four sections, and discuss the questions with your students. If you are using this in an Into Film Club or as part of another extra-curricular club, there are suggested extension activities that you might find useful. This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18857

A film guide that looks at My Life as a Courgette (2017), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18885

Celebrate themes of acceptance and inclusivity through this showstopping resource inspired by the new film adaptation of the musical Cats. Cats transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical into the must-see cinema event of the year. This PSHE-led learning sequence, suitable for use with learners aged 7 to 14, uses cross-curricula activities (literacy, drama, maths and design and technology) to build towards pupils recognising and celebrating your school’s successes as an inclusive and accepting community. Through this resource, pupils will be encouraged to evaluate the importance of accepting others and forming their own opinions, as well as to consider the significance of playing their own part in facilitating an inclusive learning community. Young people will be invited to create, explore and share imaginative writing, performances and much more! Each lesson is carefully structured with teachers in mind and features pupil-friendly activity sheets and engaging homework tasks. All supporting materials include curriculum outcomes suitable for all nations and regions. This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19497

A film guide that looks at Do the Right Thing (1989), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19233

Created in partnership with Youth Sport Trust, Sonic Skills: Set for Success is a PE-led resource for teachers of young people aged 9-13, inspired by new film Sonic the Hedgehog, in cinemas 14 February 2020. Using the trailer as its inspiration, the learning sequence gives pupils the opportunity to explore the benefits of mindfulness and physical activity on our overall wellbeing. Alongside this, an assembly targeted at 11-13 year olds is also included focusing on wellbeing techniques inspired the character of Sonic the Hedgehog. Learners will take part in a range of simple mindfulness activities before creating a range of exercises inspired by the speed, enthusiasm and skills of Sonic the Hedgehog. Using the results of their exercises, pupils will examine and present their data in a chart before using line graphs as inspiration for their own Sonic Stories creative writing task. The sequence culminates in a Super Sonic Speed competition to win exciting prizes. Each lesson is carefully structured with teachers in mind and features pupil-friendly activity sheets and engaging homework tasks. All supporting materials include curriculum outcomes suitable for all nations and regions. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19519

A film guide that looks at Eighth Grade (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19395

In this unique resource for pupils aged 15 and up, Into Film connects the inspiring new film 1917 with Wilfred Owen’s poem Exposure. As a set text for many GCSE aged pupils, this resource offers not only a unique approach to the study of poetry, but an engaging opportunity for students to build on their knowledge and understanding of the First World War. Exploring the theme of time in film and poetry and building towards a creative writing task and competition, this two-lesson sequence offers students outstanding skills-development and examination preparation. Lead your learners on their own mission of discovery and learning as they hold their breath and exhale through First World War history. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19492

A film guide that looks at He Named Me Malala (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18442

A film guide that looks at Ready Player One (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19193

A film guide that looks at Up (2009), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/16056

A film guide that looks at Coco (2017), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19020

Our brand-new Grinchmas Spirit resource celebrates the release of The Grinch, in cinemas November 9. This bright and colourful retelling of Dr. Seuss’ classic story comes from Illumination, the team behind much-loved films like Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing. The resource helps to engage students aged 7-14 with English literacy, PSHE, Design & Technology learning, all through creative writing and design tasks that explore the holiday spirit, the importance of generosity and why we all can feel particularly Grinchy from time to time. This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19303

The Breadwinner: Raise Your Words celebrates the power of storytelling that rests at the heart of this life-affirming tale and coincides with the UK release of The Breadwinner in UK cinemas (May 25). Activities support and encourage students to develop an understanding of their place in the world and gives them the opportunity to develop their descriptive writing skills. This resource is suitable for students aged 11–14. It has been created in partnership with STUDIOCANAL and links to the English, Citizenship and PSHE curriculum in the UK. This film is available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19211

This resource is designed to be delivered over several club sessions to support the viewing of the film Paddington 2. You can either use all of the suggested activities or cherry-pick the ones that best suit your group and the time you have available. Alternatively, it could be viewed during class-time to support literacy or PSHE lessons. This film is now available to stream for free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19013

A film guide that looks at The Biggest Little Farm (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19468

A film guide that looks at Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang (2013), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18899

National Schools Partnership and Into Film with Pathé launch A United Kingdom: The Power of Unity. This inspirational, free educational resource uses the brand new film A United Kingdom, released in cinemas on 25th November, to help young people, aged 11-18, discover the power that unity has to transform societies and shape British values. The film tells the remarkable true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Beuchuanaland (modern Botswana) and Ruth Williams, a London office worker, whose love triumphed over oppression and intolerance to lay the foundations for one of Africa’s most peaceful and prosperous countries. This flexible resource, which supports the PSHE/LLW/PSE/Health & Wellbeing and History curricula, as well as SMSC education, will immerse students in the post-war period of the British Empire in Africa, while bringing into focus the contemporary relevance of the story. They will build empathy with the film’s key characters, discover what shaped their views and actions, and reflect on how British values have developed to include tolerance and respect for cultural diversity and interracial relationships. The programme will empower students to become unity ambassadors, promoting tolerance and respect for others in their own schools and communities. They will be encouraged to create and share a statement about why they think unity is powerful or examples of when they’ve seen unity conquer difference on a unity message board in school and via social media for the chance to win great prizes. This film is available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18745

This one-page film guide on the adaptation of The Tempest is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of character, costume and the nature of adaptation for use with school students aged 11 and over. It comprises of discussion questions and notes for teacher reference before encouraging young people to write their own reviews of the film, take part in extension activities and with suggestions for further viewing. This film is available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/16513

During the course of the film Moana finds her true path in life. In this resource, based on Disney’s Moana, young people will immerse themselves into the world of the film in order to explore the themes of identify and self-discovery, to ultimately create their own wayfinding map. Suitable for young people aged 7-11, the activities can be cherry-picked by teachers or leaders for use in an Into Film Club, or if you wish, the classroom, with connections to English/literacy, PSHE education, and Art and Design across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Learning objectives and curriculum links are available as a guide only, should you wish to refer to them, but this may not be necessary for your club setting. These Leaders’ notes are designed to be used in conjunction with the accompanying materials: Moana: Finding Your Way in the World PowerPoint presentation available from the Into Film website at the following link: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1294 This film is now available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18741

Pupils design and make their own Paddington pop-up book. Pop-up Paddington is inspired by Paddington’s second film adventure, Paddington 2. Activities support and encourage pupils to develop communication, active citizenship, problem solving and creative skills. Pop-up Paddington culminates in the creation and evaluation of a pop-up book featuring Paddington carrying out ‘odd jobs’ around the community. Pop-up Paddington is designed for learners in Key Stage 2/Second level, with guidance to simplify or extend activities to suit the variety of skills and abilities demonstrated by pupils aged 7-11. It has been created in partnership with STUDIOCANAL. This film is available to stream for free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18107