This film-focused resource enables teachers and pupils to explore what it means to be part of the Commonwealth, gaining insights into the culture and identity of Commonwealth countries and reflecting on life in Scotland in the lead-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Activities centre on five carefully chosen films from across the Commonwealth that will engage and excite pupils. This resource is part of Game on Scotland and has been designed to create unique learning opportunities linked to the Games. Start an Into Film Club to watch these films for free. Join at www.intofilm.org

These activity plans and teacher notes form part of the Into Film Staying Safe Online resource, created in partnership with Childnet International, uses film and related activities to bring important messages to life and provide information that will help both primary and secondary pupils to be safe and responsible citizens in an increasingly digital world. Using a range of fantastic films, these resources explore issues ranging from privacy settings to avoiding harmful content. Please use in conjunction with the resources and teacher notes. For more information, visit intofilm.org

These resources form part of the Into Film Staying Safe Online resource, created in partnership with Childnet International, uses film and related activities to bring important messages to life and provide information that will help both primary and secondary pupils to be safe and responsible citizens in an increasingly digital world. Using a range of fantastic films, these resources explore issues ranging from privacy settings to avoiding harmful content. Please use in conjunction with the resources and teacher notes. For more information, visit intofilm.org

From ballet to street dance, Into Film have developed a method to cover a vast array of dance disciplines from around the world. This amazing resource, is a guide to six energetic films that explore the originality and creativity of dance styles which will appeal to all ages. This Guide includes post-screening discussion questions, teachers notes and starter activities will help leaders to get the most out of their screening. Order the films in this guide for free when you are a member of Into Film. https://www.intofilm.org/films

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

Specially created for our Reel to Real education project with the learning department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, this resource focuses on David Lean’s 1946 film adaptation of Dickens’ classic Great Expectations and it also uses Mike Newell’s 2012 adaptation as a contemporary contrast, providing a wide range of clips that are ideal for revising and consolidating students’ understanding of this set text. The pdf resource and accompanying PowerPoint presentation examines characters, themes and historical context through carefully chosen film clips alongside content from the V&A's world-renowned collections to enrich the learning experience. Please find the accompanying PowerPoint presentation at the following link: http://www.filmclub.org/resources/details/648/reel-to-real-great-expectations

An assembly for secondary students featuring thought provoking questions based around films on the themes of democracy and debate. The assembly encourages young people to reflect on their attitudes to democracy and the portrayal of young people and politics in feature films. Find out more about starting your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org Did you find this resource useful? If so, leave a star rating, this will help other teachers to find it.

A resource produced in partnership with DebateMate featuring a selection of recommended films for primary and secondary students, and debating motions to structure a debate in your class or film club around a key issue of the film. To find out more about starting your free Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org Did you find this resource useful? If so, leave a star rating, this helps other teachers to find it.

Designed to support media, film and moving image study, this resource uses hands-on film making, discussion and independent learning activities to help students understand the British film industry and its institutions. The Into Film Festival takes place from 4-20 November 2015. Free screenings and events at over 520 venues across the UK. To book and find out more visit www.intofilm.org/festival

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day (13th September) with a resource exploring some of the author's best stories on film. The Roald Dahl on Film PDF contains teachers' notes, activity outlines, film information and worksheets for Primary pupils across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It has been designed to be accompanied by the PowerPoint presentation, which features film clips from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more. An interactive minibeasts quiz to complement the James and the Giant Peach section can also be downloaded here. Related content can be found at www.intofilm.org/roald-dahl 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.

Mae’r anoddau hwn am y ffilm Around the World in 80 Days wedi’i deilwra I gyd-fynd a’r Fframwaith Cenedlaethol Llythrennedd ac yn anelu at helpu athrawon cynradd I ddatblygu sgiliau llythrennedd a chyfathrebu ar draws y cwricwlwm. Datblygwyd yr adnoddau mewn cyd-weithrediad ac ymarferydd llythrennedd profiadol gyda’r nod o arfogi athrawon a’r sgiliau I ddefnyddio ffilm I godi safonau llythrennedd.

Mae’r anoddau hwn am y ffilm Hairspray wedi’i deilwra I gyd-fynd a’r Fframwaith Cenedlaethol Llythrennedd ac yn anelu at helpu athrawon cynradd I ddatblygu sgiliau llythrennedd a chyfathrebu ar draws y cwricwlwm. Datblygwyd yr adnoddau mewn cyd-weithrediad ac ymarferydd llythrennedd profiadol gyda’r nod o arfogi athrawon a’r sgiliau I ddefnyddio ffilm I godi safonau llythrennedd.

We have produced this new resource on the film Around the World in 80 Days to complement the new Welsh National Literacy Framework for Primary schools, aimed a developing oracy, reading, and writing across the curriculum. Developed in conjunction with a leading literacy practitioner and the Welsh Government, these bilingual resources aim to empower teachers to increase literacy through film.

Mae’r anoddau hwn am y ffilm WALL-E wedi’i deilwra I gyd-fynd a’r Fframwaith Cenedlaethol Llythrennedd ac yn anelu at helpu athrawon cynradd I ddatblygu sgiliau llythrennedd a chyfathrebu ar draws y cwricwlwm. Datblygwyd yr adnoddau mewn cyd-weithrediad ac ymarferydd llythrennedd profiadol gyda’r nod o arfogi athrawon a’r sgiliau I ddefnyddio ffilm I godi safonau llythrennedd.

To mark International Women's Day on March 8, Into Film has created a brand new assembly resource called Women in the Film Industry, that aims to champion the significance of female roles in the world of film. The resource consists of an interactive PowerPoint presentation to be displayed in school assemblies, as well as teachers' notes to compliment each slide, and to help raise discussion and stimulate consideration of how women are represented in the film industry and the media. Download the PowerPoint from the Into Film website: http://www.intofilm.org/news/articles/international-womens-day-resource#.VPg4D-NqBfa

Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Chasing Ice focuses on issues of climate change on the world's glaciers .Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and rent this DVD for free from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/21

Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. This resource based on The Armstrong Lie tests students on physics and biology concepts with reference to the story of Lance Armstrong. Download the accompanying PowerPoint and order the DVD to rent from the Into film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/21

Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Gattaca acts as a good stimulus for conversations around genetic modification and ethics in science. Download the accompanying Welsh language PowerPoint presentation and rent this DVD for free from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/22

Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Promised Land deals with the process of fracking and ideas around renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and rent this DVD for free from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/21

Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Erin Brokovich works as a good stimulus for discussions around the environment and pollution. Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and rent this DVD for free from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/21