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 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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

For National Careers Week (7 - 11 March 2016), download this new careers resource for Primary pupils, which will help stimulate discussion and interest in a variety of different types of jobs within the film industry. These teachers' notes are designed to be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation, curriculum links and interactive quiz also available to download here. The resource contains: embedded film clips; activities exploring jobs such as make-up designer, foley artist (creating sound effects) and costume designer; and encourages pupils to consider how their own skill sets can be harnessed to aspire to a rich career in films. To find out more about Into Film and start a 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.

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

Exploring the Roman Empire’s invasion of Britain, this Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans resource, entitled Team Roman vs. Team Celt, will dig deep into this major historical event and compare the differences between Roman and Celtic culture. Activities include a local history study, class debates between Romans and Celts, and the writing and performance of a hilarious Horrible Histories-style song or poem to help champion the kingdom of their choosing. Revolting Romans or Cut-throat Celts – which team will your students pick? Downloadables include presentations featuring the trailer and exclusive clips from the movie, activity sheets, lesson plans, a classroom poster, team voting paddles and more. Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans  is in UK cinemas 26 July.

This enlightening resource is designed to enhance learners' understanding of the ways in which both film and novels create meaning. It includes differentiated tasks tailored for a range of abilities and also encourages the development of empathy and understanding of other cultures. This engaging lesson plan includes a range of purposeful and thought-provoking activities aimed at students aged 14-16, linked to the curriculums for English in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Throughout the course of the lesson, learners will be encouraged to improve their skills of both inference and comprehension whilst also developing their ability to structure analytical writing. Brick Lane: from India to London was written by a Teach First teacher, for the BFI's India on Film season - www.bfi.org.uk/india-on-film

This one-page film guide on the film Gnomeo and Juliet, an adaptation of the play Romeo and Juliet is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of character, Shakespeare 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. The DVD is available to order for free on the Into Film website at www.intofilm.org Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating can help other teachers to find it. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org

From the studio who bought you How to Train Your Dragon comes the magical new big screen adventure, Abominable in UK cinemas October 11! To mark the occasion, we’ve partnered with Universal Pictures to bring you an engaging cross-curricular resource for pupils aged 5-10. Centred around a snakes and ladders-style boardgame, with educational ‘chance’ cards to test pupils’ knowledge throughout, our City Lights to Mountain Heights resource takes learners on an interactive, play-led journey through urban and rural China, just like Yi, Jin, Peng and their yeti friend Everest do in DreamWorks Animations’ new film! Touching on literacy and PSHE learning, the three lesson plans will focus on the characters and friendships in the film, plus engage learners in geography and maths subjects when exploring the settings all while researching geographical and cultural facts about China for pupils to add to their Bao Buns and Blueberries boardgame along the way. • 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

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 film guide that looks at When Marnie Was There (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.