Essential Question What does it take to lead in a crisis, and how do public narratives influence how we remember
Category: Lesson plans with movies
Lesson Plan: Exploring Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Lesson Overview This interdisciplinary unit uses Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer as a central text to explore themes of
Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real-Life Events Behind “Last Breath” (2025)
Lesson Overview This lesson plan uses the 2025 film Last Breath as a case study to examine the true story
Lesson Plan: Kodachrome (2017) – Memory, Technology, and the End of an Era
Grade Level: High School (Grades 9–12)Subjects: Media Studies / History / Visual Arts “We’re all so frightened by time, the
Lesson Plan: Exploring Institutional Accountability and Personal Resilience through Philomena
Grade Level: Upper Secondary / Post-Secondary (A16+)Subjects: Social Studies, Ethics, Religious Studies, Film Studies, English Language ArtsCore Materials: Film: Philomena
Title: The Power of Words: Lessons in Debate, Justice, and Civic Courage from The Great Debaters
Overview: The Great Debaters is more than a film about a debate team—it’s a narrative of resilience, intellect, and the
Lesson Plan: Media Portrayal and Satire in “Don’t Look Up”
Objective: Students will analyze the film Don’t Look Up as a satirical critique of political and media responses to crises,
Lesson Plan: Teaching About Selma, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Current Voting Rights Issues
Background On “Bloody Sunday,” March 7, 1965, approximately 600 civil rights marchers were violently attacked by state and local law
Lesson Plan: Analyzing Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood and Its Influence on True Crime Literature
Objectives: Literary Analysis: Examine Capote’s writing style, narrative techniques, and the concept of the “nonfiction novel.” Cultural and Historical Context:
Lesson Plan: The Post (2017) – Press Freedom and Ethical Journalism in the Digital Age
Grade Level: High School (Grades 11-12) / College LevelSubject: History, Civics, Media Studies, English Language Arts Objective: Students will analyze
Lesson Plan: Understanding “Rabbit-Proof Fence” and the Stolen Generations
Subject Areas: History, Social Studies, English, Indigenous Studies Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will: Understand the historical
Lesson Plan: IVF, the Film Joy, and Its Significance in the 2024 U.S. Election
Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the scientific principles behind IVF and
Lesson Plan: The Story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and Its Representation in Film
Introduction: The Story of the 6888th Battalion and Its Legacy During the chaos of World War II, a backlog of
Lesson plan; Teaching about pollution and consequences with the movie Erin Brockovich
Lesson Plan 1. Introduction Activity Start the lesson by discussing the role of activism and how one person can drive
Lesson Plan: Ibelin, digital Identity and online communities
Background Context on Mats Steen: Mats Steen was a young Norwegian man who lived with a debilitating physical condition, eventually
