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.
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.
Annie: The gift that costs nothing resource contains flexible lessons plans, PowerPoint presentations and teachers' notes to easily incorporate Annie (2014) into your lessons and work with the film as a stimulus for creative writing, storytelling and character and theme analysis. These teachers' notes are designed to be used with lesson plans and materials at www.anniefilmresource.co.uk. There is also suppport to enter the Annie: What I&'m thankful for creative writing competition (closing date 11 December 2014). Annie opens at cinemas on 20 December 2014
This guide for secondary school students includes analysis of professional reviews, and a workbook to help students record and plan their responses to films and review writing ideas. The resource also contains a guide for review writing at GCSE. The resource is designed to be used with the accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
For more information about starting your free Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org
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This engaging resource, inspired by STUDIOCANAL's new animated take on a classic tale, features a series of activities for use in your classroom to inspire pupils to think creatively and demonstrate outstanding communication and problem solving skills. Activities encourage children to engage with the quirky colourful characters in Robinson Crusoe, including Tuesday the Parrot, Scrubby the Goat and Rosie the Tapir, exploring their personalities and their island home using verbal and non-verbal communication effectively. Activities can be used in their entirety or as engaging starter or extension activities in an existing lesson or workshop.
A resource produced in partnership with The National Schools Partnership and Fox Searchlight Pictures. This resource provides guidance and the tools students need to enter the Malala Youth Voice Filmmaking Competition, based on the new documentary film He Named Me Malala in cinemas on 6 November 2015. More resources to support an assembly and PSHE, Citizenship and English lessons are available at www.nationalschoolspartnership.com/malalayouthvoice.php. Through these resources students can explore Malala's story, the right to education and approaches to effective campaigning.
To celebrate the cinema release of HOME on 20 March (also a solar eclipse), National Schools Partnership with Into Film bring you an exciting science and literacy resource for adventurers aged 7-11 ahead of British Science Week 2015 (13-22 March). 'Space Explorers' has everything you need to engage your pupils in learning about the solar system.
Download the accompanying PowerPoints, exclusive videos and information about the exciting 'Space Stories' competition at the following link: http://nationalschoolspartnership.com/home_resources/
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
Staying Safe Online is an education resource created by Into Film in partnership with Childnet International to support Safer Internet Day.
The resource uses films The Social Network and Catfish to ignite pupils’ imagination and bring important messages to life, providing them the information they need to be safe citizens in an increasingly digital world. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation featuring embedded clips from the films and version with subtitled videos can be found at the following link:https://www.intofilm.org/resources/36
In this resource, pupils will explore the key themes of:
• privacy and sharing of information
• being safe digital citizens regarding Childnet’s 3Cs of Content, Contact and Commercialisation
Mae’r gwaith Bod yn Ddiogel Ar-lein yn adnodd addysgiadol sydd wedi ei greu gan Into Film mewn partneriaeth gyda Chilnet International i gefnogi Diwrnod Diogel y We. Mae’r adnodd yn defnyddio’r ffilmiau The Social Network a Catfish i danio dychymyg disgyblion a thrafod negeseuon pwysig, gan roi wybodaeth ar sut i fod yn ddinasyddion diogel mewn byd digidol cynyddol. Yn yr adnodd yma, mi fydd y disgyblion yn dysgu am y brif themau:
- Preifatrwydd a rhannu diogelwch
- Bod yn ddinasyddion digidol diogel yn trafod gwaith 3C Childnet, Cynnwys, Cyswllt a Masnacheiddio
Staying Safe Online is an education resource created by Into Film in partnership with Childnet International to support Safer Internet Day.
The resource uses film to ignite pupils’ imagination and bring important messages to life, providing them the information they need to be safe citizens in an increasingly digital world.
In this resource, pupils will explore the key themes of:
• Online addictions and behavioural habits
• Grooming and the dangers of meeting people whom we speak to online
• Being safe digital citizens.
A version of the PowerPoint presentation with subtitled videos can be accessed from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/37
Mae’r gwaith Bod yn Ddiogel Ar-lein yn adnodd addysgiadol sydd wedi ei greu gan Into Film mewn partneriaeth gyda Chilnet International i gefnogi Diwrnod Diogel y We. Mae’r adnodd yn defnyddio’r ffilmiau Trust a InRealLife i danio dychymyg disgyblion a thrafod negeseuon pwysig, gan roi wybodaeth ar sut i fod yn ddinasyddion diogel mewn byd digidol cynyddol. Yn yr adnodd yma, mi fydd y disgyblion yn dysgu am y brif themau:
• Bod yn gaeth ar-lein ac arferion ymddygiad
• Peryglon meithrin perthynas amhriodol chyfarfod bobl ar lein a
• Bod yn ddinasyddion digidol diogel
This resource is based on the new animation Kensuke’s Kingdom, adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s novel, and aims to immerse learners in the world of the film and 2D animation.
We consulted with teachers on Into Film’s Welsh Ambassadors panel to shortlist the potential activities to be included in the resource and ensure their suitability for the Curriculum for Wales.
Each curricular activity is structured as a lesson plan that draws on the trailer, stills, content from the film and exclusive interviews with the crew as stimulus and alternative digital activity to meet the cross-curricular needs of the digital competence framework.
The animation activities develop young people’s animation skills from simple flick books to using digital software apps, encouraging them to develop their own animations inspired by Kensuke’s Kingdom. There is a selection of youth-made 2D animations and exclusive interviews with the crew who made the film and who offer their top tips for animation careers as further inspiration for learners.
This resource is also available in Welsh.
Mae’r adnodd hwn yn hyblyg a gall addysgwyr ei gyflwyno mewn amrywiaeth o wahanol ffyrdd. Mae yna gynlluniau gwersi unigol sy’n edrych ar themâu amgylchedd a chynaliadwyedd, goroesi ac animeiddio. Gallwch ddefnyddio’r rhain fel gwersi annibynnol neu i greu cynllun gwaith cyflawn. Gallwch hefyd ddewis elfennau o’r gyfres o adnoddau i’w defnyddio wrth gynllunio gwersi.
Mae yna linyn cryf o Gymraeg/Llythrennedd ar draws yr holl gynlluniau gwersi. Ceir awgrymiadau hefyd ar sut i adeiladu ar y cynllun gwers i fynd i’r afael â meysydd eraill o’r cwricwlwm, yn ogystal â dogfen Cysylltiadau Cwricwlwm.
Gall yr adran animeiddio gael ei chyflwyno fesul rhan ymhlith cynnwys y cwricwlwm neu ei chyflwyno fel uned animeiddio i ategu’r dysgu cwricwlaidd neu hyd yn oed i wneud animeiddio 2D mewn clwb allgyrsiol. Gall y dysgwyr ystyried cyflwyno eu hanimeiddiadau gorffenedig i gystadlaethau Curricular Film of the Month neu Film of the Month
This resource is also available in English.
Explore Hamlet with this creative workbook that helps students to analyse the play based on the Shakespeare: The Animated Tales adaptation of the play through the 3Cs (character, camera, colour) and 3Ss (story, setting, sound). This resource is suitable for students aged 7 plus and the teachers' notes includes extension activities.
For information on how to start a free Into Film club and to order this DVD for free, please visit http://www.intofilm.org/schools-film-clubs
Big Picture Project gives young people a unique perspective on our beautiful and changing Earth, through the eyes of an astronaut. The STEM project, which has at its heart the breathtaking new IMAX® film, A Beautiful Planet, empowers them to see that small actions in their everyday lives have maximum impact when we all work together to instigate positive behavioural change.
Students are tasked by an astronaut to carry out scientific experiments and research into everyday water, waste and travel habits, and then apply an 'IMAX® Scale Tool' to assess the huge potential impact for change in their school, their country and across the UK. The resource is suitable for educators of young people aged 7-14 and includes: environmental case studies; fun facts about the Earth and life aboard the International Space Station; three lesson plans with PowerPoint presentations and activity sheets; an editable certificate and more.
Showing in selected IMAX® screens from Friday 27th May.
These resources were created in partnership between Into Film, SUPER and IMAX®.
To start your free Into Film club visit www.intofilm.org/clubs
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Help pupils aged 7-14 find their inner Batman with The LEGO® Batman Builders Resource.
This is a brand new resource designed to celebrate the cinema release of The LEGO® Batman Movie on 10 February 2017, which stars Will Arnett as Batman, Zach Galifianakis (The Joker), Michael Cera (Robin), Rosario Dawson (Batgirl) and Ralph Fiennes (Alfred). The LEGO® Batman Builders Resource is a cross-curricular, KS2-3/Second, Third, Fourth Level resource enabling your pupils to discover their inner superhero.
Breaking Batman down into 'hero components', the resource will take pupils through building their own inner superhero, drawing on their abilities, values, identity and ideas for their adventures. Lessons have been designed to enable pupils to become their own alter ego and build their own version of a Batcave at home. The activities and materials can be used in the classroom or your film club and include tasks for pupils to do at home, all of which are closely linked to the English, PSHE and Design and Technology curriculums.
Students can also enter the LEGO® Batman Builders competition - download the Competition Leaflet and visit www.intofilm.org/lego-batman-movie to find out more.
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Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs
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
The 3Cs (Colour, Camera, Character) and the 3Ss, (Story, Setting, Sound) can be used to help students discuss and analyse all the elements of a film text. Working with the 3Cs and 3Ss enables students to make connections between the features of all texts, and develop their decoding, encoding, reading and writing skills.
After viewing a film sequence, just roll the dice and ask your students one of the corresponding questions. Students can become skilled at leading this activity for themselves as a starter activity or plenary for film text analysis.
Into Film provides free Raising Literacy Attainment Through Film CPD for teachers and educators, to find out more visit www.intofilm.org/training
Being able to speak and write persuasively is an important cross-curricular skill. Film can bring the power of speech to life, through an examination of the situations where being able to effectively make yourself heard can effect change.
This resource examines some great real-life orators from history through film, such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Muhammed Ali and Lord Mansfield. It has clear links to the English curriculum for 11-16-year old students and the new GCSE English Language, where the effects of language can be considered, as well as the importance of delivery, gesture and tone. This resource also has cross-curricular relevance to drama, history and PSHE.
Black Star is the British Film Institute’s autumn 2016 celebration of the range, versatility and power of black actors on film and TV taking place nationwide and we’re delighted to be complementing their season with a programme of relevant films that resonate with our audience of 5-19 year olds. Embracing the BFI’s direction of illuminating on-screen talent, the films selected for use in this resource feature contemporary British stars of black heritage as well as actors from the African diaspora and throughout film history that demonstrate a real range and depth of storytelling.
This one-page film guide on the film The Lion King (a loose adaptation of the play Hamlet) is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of character and the nature of adaptation, for use with primary school pupils aged 5 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 on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/3008
This resource contains activities and a pupil workbook to enable pupils to record their responses to films, develop vocabulary and structure effective reviews. Pupils are encouraged to publish their reviews on the Into Film Club website www.intofilm.org/clubs and enter their review for Into Film Club Review of the Week.
This resource is designed to be used with the accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
Related content can be found at www.intofilm.org/resources/108.
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With timeless school classics such as Matilda and the BFG, Roald Dahl's stories are pinnacle for combining the fantastical fictional with the everyday! This resource features seven of Dahl’s most memorable films that clearly define how literacy can be portrayed in film.
This Guides also includes Starter Activities, Discussion Points and Follow Up suggestions to engage pupils into learning through film.
Order the films in this guide for free when you are a member of FILMCLUB. www.filmclub.org
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