Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
This classic film has amazing character development and is worth a look in any film or literature class. Challenge students to analyze the intriguing character of Rick Blaine and the many interdependent relationships among the characters.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*A generic, editable movie guide permission slip
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the Google Slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Liberty’s Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 36 - 40 Movie Guide | Worksheet encourages students to take the time to stop, think and digest all the historical concepts packed into these fun, concise cartoon episodes. Challenge students to develop their EQ and life skills by asking them to analyze decisions that characters make, predict their outcomes and also imagining what they would have done if they were in their shoes.
This bundled movie guide .zip file includes the following episodes:
(E36) Yorktown
(E37) Born Free and Equal
(E38) The Man Who Wouldn’t be King
(E39) Going Home
(E40) We the People
Note: The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
The entire season 1 (40 episodes) can currently be found on YouTube. For example on the LibertysKidsTV Youtube channel, however, this is not my channel and this link may or may not be available in the future.
Each Movie Guide in the bundle consists of a .zip file which includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Tryout one of these Liberty’s Kids Movie Guides before you buy this bundle : )
The Boston Tea Party (E01) - FREE! Try before you buy!
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Liberty’s Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 26-30 Movie Guide | Worksheet encourages students to take the time to stop, think and digest all the historical concepts packed into these fun, concise cartoon episodes. Challenge students to develop their EQ and life skills by asking them to analyze decisions that characters make, predict their outcomes and also imagining what they would have done if they were in their shoes.
This bundled movie guide .zip file includes the following episodes:
(E26) Honor and Compromise
(E27) The New Frontier
(E28) Not Yet Begun to Fight
(E29) The Great Galvez
(E30) In Praise of Ben
Note: The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
The entire season 1 (40 episodes) can currently be found on YouTube. For example on the LibertysKidsTV Youtube channel, however, this is not my channel and this link may or may not be available in the future.
Each Movie Guide in the bundle consists of a .zip file which includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Tryout one of these Liberty’s Kids Movie Guides before you buy this bundle : )
The Boston Tea Party (E01) - FREE! Try before you buy!
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Men Who Built America - Ep 1 & 2 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) is a great resource if you are going to show this video in class. Challenge your students to analyze and evaluate the decisions that Rockefeller and Vanderbilt made in their rise to the top. Encourage students to think about competition and how it affects business. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Please see the preview file for sample questions from this resource.
Note: This movie guide is intended for:
Episode 1 - A New War Begins (watch it on Amazon)
Episode 2 - Oil Strike (watch it on Amazon)
This can be used for the first episode of the TV version as well, which combined the first two episodes into one. If you are using this version of the video, use the second time stamp for questions 5 - 10.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
The Men Who Built America - Ep 3 & 4 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) is a great resource if you are going to show this video in class. Challenge your students to analyze and evaluate the decisions that Andrew Carnegie made in his rise to the top. Encourage students to think about competition and how it affects business. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Please see the preview file for sample questions from this resource.
Note: This movie guide is intended for:
Episode 3 - A Rivalry Is Born (watch it on Amazon)
Episode 4 - Blood Is Spilled (watch it on Amazon)
This can be used for Bloody Battles, the second episode of the TV version as well, which combined the third and fourth episodes into one. If you are using this version of the video, use the second time stamp for questions 6 - 10.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Iron Men (E02) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore the iron age and iron how to influenced the spread of ideas and culture throughout the western and eastern worlds. Encourage students to reflect on how the Phoenician alphabet improved upon earlier alphabets and the differences in how our leaders today are buried compared to China’s first emperor Shi Huang Di.
**Teacher’s Notes: **
The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future.
This resource consists of 7 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Empires (E03) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore how the Roman Empire helped spread Christianity, the significance of the Silk Road and the similarities between famous Roman gladiators and today’s celebrities.
**Teacher’s Notes: **
The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future.
This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Plague (E05) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Compare Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire to the Roman Empire. Explore how the relationship between the Mongols and horses allowed them to become such a dominate force. Discuss why Europe was the perfect breeding ground for the bubonic plague and how religion influenced the way Christians reacted to it.
**Teacher’s Notes: **
The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future.
This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Inventors (E01) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore the bronze age and some profound relationships between fire and larger brains, between farming and warfare, and between the tin industry and entrepreneurship.
**Teacher’s Notes: **
The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future.
This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Warriors (E04) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore why the Roman Empire fell and the effect it had on Europe. Discuss and analyze the rise of the Islamic Empire, the Vikings and the Crusades.
**Teacher’s Notes: **
The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included.
Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future.
This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Invictus Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2009) challenges students to dive deeper into the presidency of Nelson Mandela, his life and his methods of leadership. Discuss and explore national identity and how sporting events can contribute to a feeling of patriotism. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Odyssey Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1997) challenges students to analyze the concepts and characters in Odysseus’ adventure. This is a great way to introduce students to Homer’s Greek epic or take a deeper look after studying the written version. Explore Odysseus’ relationship with the gods and the lessons he learns along the way about life, family, love and temptation.
Movie Version Notes:
This is the 1997 TV movie version starring Armand Assante. This movie is available in two different formats. The original version aired on TV in two 1.5hr segments and a single 3hr movie version. This movie guide has time stamps for the one part, 3hr version. However, if you have a different version there are also short descriptions of where to stop the movie for each question.
This resource consists of 19 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (6 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (6 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide (NOTE: Google Forms no longer included)
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3