Kellie has been a Library Media Specialist since 2015 at both the High School and Middle School Level in South Carolina. As a Media Specialist, she enjoys working with all of the different content areas in her school. In her spare time, Kellie is also a group fitness instructor and enjoys using social media to get new ideas for lessons.
Kellie has been a Library Media Specialist since 2015 at both the High School and Middle School Level in South Carolina. As a Media Specialist, she enjoys working with all of the different content areas in her school. In her spare time, Kellie is also a group fitness instructor and enjoys using social media to get new ideas for lessons.
Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!
This game was designed for high school students to introduce World War I or to help them review what they have learned about World War I. Some of the topics covered in this game include the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the start of WWI, important events of WWI, statistics about the war, and the end of the war.
E-Learning Update:
★ A Google Site has been added to this resource that hosts all of the elements of this lesson. This means that you can use this lesson in an E-Learning Setting.
This purchase includes:
★ A detailed document outlining each clue card, setup, and running the game
★ An answer sheet for students
★ An editable Google Slides document for all of the clue cards
★ A digital breakout Google Form that is pre-set to accept the correct answers for this game
Notes:
★ Breakout games involve additional setup such as printing clues, color coding clues (if you let students work in teams), and in some cases writing on supplemental files with invisible ink
★ Supplies needed for this game include invisible ink pens, black light flashlights, and QR Readers
★ If you purchase this breakout and are not able to get all of the supplies, please get in touch with me. I can help you create alternate ways to present the clue to students if needed.
★ Most of these games involve clues that have a uniform answer, regardless of where the game is played. However, some games involve numbers such as pages in a dictionary or atlas. In these cases, the explanation document will tell you that you need to customize the answer based on your resources.
★ Please try the game at least one day before you would like to try it with your students and get in touch with me if you have any questions. I usually respond to emails within a few hours. Try it out beforehand to ensure that you completely understand how each clue can be solved.
★ The page that you download is only one page. This document is a PDF that links to a Google Doc with about thirty pages of documents related to the lesson. The file is set up this way to ensure that you always have access to the newest version of the document.
Here’s what other teachers are saying about this lesson:
★ This was a very engaging activity! My students really enjoyed this.
★ Impressed with the through instructions and quality activity. My students and I love every breakout game I’ve purchased from this seller.
★ My students love all of this vendor’s escape rooms!
★ I’m excited to use this in my class.
★ Students loved it!
★ Great Escape Room activity that will cap off my World War I unit!
★ Very thorough and engaging for students.
★ Love it and were able to go on to research a bit more about France, the kids were motivated!
★ Fantastic. Lots of fun. My students loved this.
★Lots of fun! Thanks!
Add another interesting element to your American Revolution Unit with this “The Patriot” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Middle Ages unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the American Revolution that will require students to conduct a little bit of research.
The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.
There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the American Revolution.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can’t wait to enlist in the newly formed “Continental Army.” When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight…without his father’s permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation.
Note: Please be aware of that there are instances of language, violent battle sequences, and gore in this film. Please screen the movie before showing it to your students.
Required Materials:
★ The Patriot (2000) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add another interesting element to your Age of Reform Unit with this “Suffragette” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Age of Reform unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Age of Reform and Women’s Suffrage Movement in Great Britain.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Age of Reform and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan). Galvanized by political activist Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Watts joins a diverse group of women who fight for equality and the right to vote. Faced with increasing police action, Maud and her dedicated suffragettes must play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, risking their jobs, homes, family and lives for a just cause. You can also view the trailer here.
Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of violence and language in this film.
Required Materials:
★ Suffragette (2015) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add another interesting element to your Roman Civilization Unit with this “The Eagle” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Roman Civilization unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Roman World.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Roman World.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian’s Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father’s memory, and retrieve the lost legion’s golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth. You can also view the trailer here.
Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of violence and language in this film.
Required Materials:
★ The Eagle (2011) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your War on Terrorism unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the topic.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
On September, 11th 2001, after the terrorist attack to the World Trade Center, the building collapses over the rescue team from the Port Authority Police Department. Will Jimeno and his sergeant John McLoughlin are found alive trapped under the wreckage while the rescue teams fight to save them.
Required Materials:
★ World Trade Center (2006) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add another interesting element to your class with this “Safety” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet.
The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the principles at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.
There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to think about the decisions made in the film in regards to NCAA rules and regulations. Students will also be required to conduct research to learn about new NCAA and Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) policies that impact student athletes.
This viewing guide was designed for a Current Events lesson titled “Should Colleges and Universities Pay Student Athletes?” The viewing guide can be used independently or with that lesson.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
“Safety” is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he succeeds on the field while simultaneously raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr (Mixon).
Required Materials:
★ Streaming Capabilities for Disney+
Add another interesting element to your Weather and Climate Unit with this “The Day After Tomorrow” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheets.
This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the weather and climate that will require students to conduct a little bit of research.
The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.
There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to think critically about the content of the film and determine if they believe the film is realistic.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to be introduce students to basic concepts in the film relating to climate and weather before viewing the film.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
The effects of global warming and the greenhouse effect has caught up with the Earth. The polar ice caps are melting and the world’s weather patterns are all out of sync. The next ice age is upon us. A scientist that specializes in historical extreme weather changes must fight his way north to New York where his son is caught in the clutches of mother nature.
Required Materials:
★ The Day After Tomorrow (2004) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
This CUSTOMIZABLE sub binder template is the ideal tool to help you quickly create sub plans.
This template includes the following sections:
★ Cover Sheet w/Teacher Name and Room Number
★ Table of Contents
★ Sub Plans (4 Period or 8 Period - Can be edited to fit your schedule!)
★ Bell Schedule
★ Daily Supervision and Duty Schedule
★ Class Roster and Seating Chart
★ Classroom Procedures
★ Technology Information
★ Contact Information
★ Emergency Procedures
★ Reflection and Notes
This product includes templates for the substitute binder. You will need to enter all of the information specific to your school and schedule.
Add another interesting element to your Middle Ages Unit with this “A Knight’s Tale” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Middle Ages unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Middle Ages.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life after the French Revolution, the rebellions, and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Middle Ages.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety…
Movie Synopsis:
Inspired by “The Canterbury Tales,” as well as the early life of William Marshall (later First Earl of Pembroke), this is the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting. After his master dies suddenly, the squire hits the road with his cohorts Roland and Wat. On the journey, they stumble across an unknown writer, Chaucer. William, lacking a proper pedigree, convinces Chaucer to forge genealogy documents that will pass him off as a knight. With his newly-minted history in hand, the young man sets out to prove himself a worthy knight at the country’s jousting competition, and finds romance along the way. You can also view the trailer here.
Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of nudity (around the 14-19 minute marks and 25 minute mark), sexual innuendo (around the 1:27 minute mark), and language in this film.
Required Materials:
★ A Knight’s Tale (2001) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add an element of fun to your Personal Finances unit with this “Confessions of a Shopaholic” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as a review of the principles of personal finances and credit card debt and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Viewing Guide is three pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to personal finance topics such as debt, credit cards, budgeting, and paying off debt.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction to personal finances and the film
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Required Materials:
★ Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Feedback & Followers:
Get this: You receive one TpT Credit for every $ you spend on TpT if you Provide Feedback — both a fair rating and a fair comment — on the items that you purchase. Every 100 Credits is worth $5 that you can apply towards future TpT purchases, but there’s no need to wait until you have 100 to redeem them. 50 credits are worth $2.50, for example! You can learn more right here.
Follow me to be the first to know about my sales, freebies and new products! Look for the green star near my store name and click it to become a follower to receive updates directly to your inbox.
If you have any questions, please send me an email!
-Kellie @ Loquacious Learning
Email: loquaciouslearning.tpt@gmail.com
Pinterest: Loquacious Learning
Instagram: Loquacious Learning
Add another interesting element to your Age of Enlightenment Unit with this “Beauty and the Beast” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Age of Enlightenment unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Age of Enlightenment.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Age of Enlightenment.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young Prince, imprisoned in the form of a Beast (Dan Stevens), can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle (Emma Watson), the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.
Required Materials:
★ Beauty and the Beast (2017) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add an element of fun to your Russian Revolution unit with this Anastasia Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction of the Russian Revolution and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the Research Worksheet, your students will be asked to compare certain events from the movie to the actual historical events and compare/contrast the movie’s portrayal to the historical events.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections:
Part 1 - Scenes 1 to 9 (Ends after “Once Upon a December”)
Part 2 - Scenes 10 to 18 (Ends after “Learn to Do It”)
Part 3 - Scenes 19 to 28 (Ends after the reunion)
Part 4 - Scenes 29 to 36 (To the end of the movie)
★ The Review Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Required Materials:
★ Anastasia DVD or Streaming Service (Links are provided in Teacher Notes)
Here’s what other teachers are saying about this lesson:
★ Used this as an intro to our Russia unit. Great source!
★ Great guide for the film!
★ Great resource!
★ My students really enjoyed this. They were fully engaged!
Add an element of fun to your Supply and Demand unit with this “Jingle All the Way” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as a review of the principles of supply and demand and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Viewing Guide is three pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to economics topics such as supply, demand, elasticity, and production costs.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections:
Part 1 - Ends after Howard leaves the toy store
Part 2 - Ends after the raid on Santa’s factory
Part 3 - Ends after Howard leaves Ted’s house
Part 4 - Ends at the end of the movie
★ The Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Required Materials:
★ Jingle All the Way DVD or Streaming Capabilities (Hulu Premium or Sling)
Add an element of fun to your American History unit with this Pocahontas Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet!
This movie can be used as an introduction to colonial America and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet.
On the Research Worksheet, your students will be asked to compare certain events from the movie to the actual historical events and compare/contrast the movie’s portrayal to the historical events.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections:
Part 1 - Ends after “Just Around the Riverbend”
Part 2 - Ends after “Listen With Your Heart Reprise”
Part 3 - Ends after Kocoum is Shot
Part 4 - To the end of the movie
★ The Review Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Required Materials:
★ Pocahontas DVD or Streaming Service (Links are provided in Teacher Notes)
Add another interesting element to your Basics of Earth Science or Geography Units with this “Journey to the Center of the Earth” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet.
This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about Geography and Earth Science concepts that might require students to conduct a little bit of research.
The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to be introduce students to basic concepts in the film relating to earth science and geography before viewing the film.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
Movie Synopsis:
During a scientific expedition in Iceland, visionary scientist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser), his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and their beautiful local guide, Hannah (Anita Briem), are unexpectedly trapped in a cave from which their only escape is to go deeper and deeper into the depths of the Earth. Traveling through never-before-seen worlds, the trio comes face-to-face with surreal and unimaginable creatures-- including man-eating plants, giant flying piranha, glow birds and terrifying dinosaurs from days past. The explorers soon realize that as volcanic activity increases around them, they must find a way back to the earth’s surface before it is too late. With spectacular photo-real environments and revolutionary new filmmaking techniques, “Journey to the Center of the Earth” is an epic adventure that takes audiences directly into the heart of our heroes’ voyage, bringing them along for a wild, visceral ride.
Required Materials:
★ Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add another interesting element to your Great Depression Unit with this “Annie (1982)” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as a review or introduction to the Great Depression and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Great Depression.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the Great Depression and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction the Great Depression and the film
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Agatha Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long-lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Agatha Hannigan, her evil brother, Daniel Francis “Rooster” Hannigan, and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves, which puts Annie in great danger. You can also view the trailer here.
Required Materials:
★ Annie (1982) DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add an element of fun to your Renaissance Unit with this “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as a review or introduction to the ideas of the Renaissance and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Renaissance.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the Renaissance and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction to ideals of the Renaissance and the film
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the “true” story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla and her two daughters, he dies of a heart attack. Ten years later, Danielle is now treated as a servant by the trio. Fortunately, she has an encounter with Prince Henry, who is fleeing an arranged marriage. Later, when Danielle poses as a Lady, the Prince takes an interest in her. Inventor-artist Leonardo Da Vinci, accepting the French court’s patronage, offers advice to Prince Henry on matters of the heart. You can also view the trailer here.
Required Materials:
★ Ever After: A Cinderella Story DVD or Streaming Capabilities (Disney+)
Add another interesting element to your Geography of China Unit with this “Mulan (2020)” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet.
This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about Geography and cultural concepts that might require students to conduct a little bit of research.
The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.
★ Please note that this guide is designed for the newest version of Mulan released in 2020 and the questions are not applicable to the older version of the film.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to be introduce students to basic concepts in the film relating to Chinese culture and geography before viewing the film.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.
★ The Post-Screening Research Worksheet is designed to help students investigate the concepts and ideas presented in the movie as well as learn more about Chinese culture.
Movie Synopsis:
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.
Required Materials:
★ Mulan (2020) DVD or Disney+ Streaming Capabilities
Add an element of fun to your government and economics classes with this “The Hunger Games” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheets!
This movie can be used as a review of the basic principles of government and economics and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to government and economics.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction to government and economics and the film
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Movie Synopsis:
In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.
Required Materials:
★ The Hunger Games DVD or Streaming Capabilities
Add an element of fun to your Business and Entrepreneurship classes with this “Ghostbusters” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!
This movie can be used as a review of the principles of entrepreneurship, customer service, business practices, liabilities, and risks. The viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.
The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to starting a business, gaining customers, funding a business, and managing risks.
The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet.
The post-screening worksheet asks students to consider how the characters in the movie handled business related topics throughout the film such as risks, target markets, characteristics of entrepreneurs, customer satisfaction, and business expenses.
How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction to business and the film
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie
★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety.
Required Materials:
★ Ghostbusters (1984) DVD or Streaming Capabilities