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 : )
The Cay Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 1974) challenges students to develop empathy by placing themselves into the shoes of Phillip and Timothy. This movie is based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Theodore Taylor.
Note: The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the youtube version which can be found searching: ““The Cay” (1974) - FULL TV Movie HQ”
However, this is not my video and this link may or may not be available in the future. If you have a different version of the film, the time stamps may be off by a few seconds, in this case, I’ve also included a short description of where to stop the film for each question.
This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer reflection 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
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
Our Planet Documentary (E08) Forests Movie Guide (G - 2019) challenges students to think critically about how climate change is affecting nature. Explore wildlife, their behavior and habitat in this spectacular cinematic wonder. This documentary series is one that shouldn’t be missed.
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
Our Planet Documentary Series (E03) Jungles (G - 2019) challenges students to think critically about how climate change is affecting nature. Explore wildlife, their behavior and habitat in this spectacular cinematic wonder. This documentary series is one that shouldn’t be missed.
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
Our Planet Documentary Series (E02) Frozen Worlds (G - 2019) challenges students to think critically about how climate change is affecting nature. Explore wildlife, their behavior and habitat in this spectacular cinematic wonder. This documentary series is one that shouldn’t be missed.
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 Liberty’s Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 1 - 5 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:
The Boston Tea Party (E01) - FREE! Try before you buy!
Intolerable Acts (E02)
United We Stand (E03)
Liberty or Death (E04)
Midnight Ride (E05)
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Challenge students to explore the evolution of money and its impact on society with this comprehensive guide is meant to supplement the viewing of the Lyn Alden’s animated video on YouTube that summarizes her book of the same title. The 30 minute videos cover the bullet points below and more:
Barter systems to modern digital currencies: Discuss the transformation, highlighting the role of trust and technology in the development of financial systems.
Centralized vs. decentralized financial systems: Engage in conversations about the implications, including the effects of monetary policies on global economics.
Gold standard and Bretton Woods: Reflect on how these historical financial practices have shaped current global financial stability and currency valuation.
Societal and economic challenges of current monetary systems: Encourage students to consider the issues posed by systems, such as inflation and economic disparity.
Potential of digital currencies like Bitcoin: Discuss how digital currencies might address issues of inflation, economic disparity, and financial system centralization.
This guide will provide students with a deeper understanding of monetary dynamics, the value of currency, and the significant impact financial systems have on global and local economies.
NOTE: As of 6/2024 this video could be found on YouTube by searching the title.
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:
This product includes a zip file consisting of these separate files:
A student movie guide (4 pages)
An answer key (4 pages)
CCSS alignment indicating standards met & permission slip (2 page)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
**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 Billions in Change Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 2015) guides students through this change-driven documentary about the humanitarian endeavors of Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-Hour Energy drink. Challenge students to pause and digest all the concepts and inventions that Manoj is developing to drastically improve the lives of the poorer half of the world.
This resource consists of 7 high-level, short answer reflection 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)
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 Planets BBC Documentary (E03) Movie Guide (G - 2019) Episode Three - The Godfather: Jupiter
This resource challenges students to think critically about the profound effects that Jupiter has had on Earth and our solar system.
Teacher’s Note: On the cover page of the movie guide, students can be encouraged to write the names of the planets next to each graphic to use a visual reference throughout the movie.
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
The Planets BBC Documentary (E03) Movie Guide (G - 2019) Episode Three - The Godfather: Jupiter
This resource challenges students to think critically about about the profound effects that Jupiter has had on Earth and our solar system.
Teacher’s Note: On the cover page of the movie guide, students can be encouraged to write the names of the planets next to each graphic to use a visual reference throughout the movie.
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
The Planets BBC Documentary (E05) Movie Guide (G - 2019) Episode Five - Into the Darkness: The Outer Solar System
This resource shares the latest discoveries about the outer planets, Triton and Pluto, why Pluto was declassified as a planet, how Uranus is mysteriously featureless, and how Triton may have a subsurface ocean. Ask students to debate if they think NASA’s missions are waste of resources or necessary to advance humanity.
Teacher’s Note: On the cover page of the movie guide, students can be encouraged to write the names of the planets next to each graphic to use a visual reference throughout the movie.
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
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (G - 2017) challenges students to connect with Olaf as he tries to find a Christmas tradition for Elsa and Anna. Discover Elsa and Anna’s Christmas tradition. Explore the many Christmas traditions the people of Arendelle. Ask students to share what makes Christmas special to them, their family or community.
Note: This movie guide is for the 20 minute, 2017 animation,check it out on IMDb.
Stream it on Disney +
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 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
The Planets BBC Documentary (E04) Movie Guide (G - 2019) Episode Four - Life Beyond the Sun: Saturn
This resource challenges students to digest the ‘gravitational tidal wave’ of cutting-edge sciene about Saturn’s early formation, its rings and the possibility of life it harbors in its moon Enceladus.
Teacher’s Note: On the cover page of the movie guide, students can be encouraged to write the names of the planets next to each graphic to use a visual reference throughout the movie.
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
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021) challenges students to connect with Greg and Rowley as they start middle school. Discuss popularity and how it changes from elementary to middle school. Analyze Greg and Rowley’s rollercoaster relationship. Explore the dreaded ‘cheese touch’ and what it might symbolize at your school.
Note: This movie guide is for the 2021 animated version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and can be streamed on Disney + .
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)
*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
Whisk your students away into a world of imagination and child-like wonder. Harry Nilsson, the singer-songwriters who create the lime in the coconut 1970s hit, also created this animated movie for families and kids. Narrated by the Beatles’ Ringo Starr this movie is unlike anything your students has ever seen. Although it is an older animation and the graphics aren’t anywhere near the quality of today’s animations there is a certain charm to this movie. In addition to the dreamy artwork, the story has a great lesson for students to learn about the connection between the point of life and including everyone regardless of our differences. Discuss with your students the 14 high-level short answer and essay questions in this 5 page PDF movie guide. Pause at the designated times on the movie guide for each question and watch your students actively engage with what they have been watching.
Is this movie guide worth it? Check out the reviews and ratings of my other guides, check out the preview file for this product, and download my free Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie Guide here to try before you buy.
An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students to analyze the film. Many answers will not fit into a ‘box’. Students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
This Reader’s Theater Bundle of 5 Short Horror Scripts is perfect for reading practice, small groups, stations, Halloween activities or just getting comfortable reading in public.
**This product includes the following Reader’s Theater Scripts:
**
Frankenstein: (9 Characters, 1100 words, 7 pages in DOCX/PDF)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: (10 Characters, 800 words, 7 pages in DOCX/PDF)
The Lottery: (12 Characters, 1200 words, 9 pages in DOCX/PDF)
The Monkey’s Paw: (7 Characters, 900 words, 7 pages in DOCX/PDF)
The Murders in the Rue Morgue: (10 Characters, 1400 words, 7 pages in DOCX/PDF)
General Tips for Using this Resource:
Print one, double-sided script for each student
For digital classrooms, upload the MSWORD DOC version and convert to Google docs
Character roles can be adjusted based on class size; characters can be combined or split as needed
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 El Norte (R - 1983) Movie Guide challenges students to analyze Enrique’s internal conflict as he chooses between staying to help his family or fleeing for a chance at survival. Discuss the powerful lessons Enrique learns from his father about the oppression of peasants and how these lessons shape his decisions throughout the film. Explore the harsh realities Enrique and Rosita face on their journey north, such as navigating a dangerous underground tunnel and dealing with people they must learn to trust or suspect. Finally, reflect on the symbolism of Enrique raising his arm to offer labor and the haunting final image of his father’s severed head.
This movie guide is completely in Spanish:
The questions are all in Spanish and this movie guide is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced Spanish level. Please look at the sample thumbnail and the preview file to see if the questions are appropriate for your students.
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
-An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
-A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
-A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
-A free resources and ‘About’ section (8 Pages - Not included in the page count for this product)
**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 6 - 10 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:
The Shot Heard Round the World (E06)
Green Mountain Boys (E07)
The Second Continental Congress (E08)
Bunker Hill (E09)
Postmaster General Franklin (E10)
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.
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
This Liberty’s Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 16-20 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:
(E16) One Life to Lose
(E17) Captain Molly
(E18) American Crisis
(E19) Crossing the Delaware
(E20) American in Paris
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 11-15 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:
(E11) Washington Takes Command
(E12) Common Sense
(E13) The First Fourth of July
( E14) New York, New York
(E15) The Turtle
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