How to Create Film Credits
Creating your film credits it an important part of your postproduction. You want to make sure that you acknowledge everyone who made your film possible.
John Galt’s Speech – Atlas Shrugged
The following speech by character of John Galt in Atlas Shrugged is a scaled down version of the book’s actual speech crafted by Dr. David Kelley.
Atlas Shrugged – A discussion with John Stossel
Written over 50 years ago, our country is facing many of the scenarios described in Ayn Rands novel. This discussion is meant to be a jumping off point for classroom discussion of Atlas Shrugged.
Teacher Resources for the Holocaust
Websites for Teacher Resources on the Holocaust and the Warsaw Ghetto
The Warsaw Ghetto
Study the Holocaust in Warsaw Ghetto life through the eyes of The Pianist
Eleanor Roosevelt & The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Eleanor Roosevelt’s work in the area of human rights has spawned numerous organizations dedicated to carrying on the work that she started.
Constitutional Amendments in With Honors
In With Honors, Brendan Frasier plays a Harvard student, Monty, that receives an education from an unlikely teacher, Simon Wilder played by Joe Pesci. The lessons learned along the way change the outlook of Monty and his friends and teach them more about the U.S. Constitution…
Government Limitations of Individual Freedom
The McCarthy era was a dark time in the history of our country for the rights afforded us by our Constitution. Take a look at the needed limitations on government on individual freedom with this unique lesson plan.
National Treasure Teacher’s Guide
This excellent teaching guide for National Treasure is courtesy of Disney.®
Hogwarts Acronym Activity
Show how much creativity Harry Potter fans can muster. Write down things associated with Hogwarts in this acronym activity. You can create a themed worksheet, or get really creative and create a Hogwarts poem.
Harry Potter Writing Prompts – JK Rowlings Books
J. K. Rowling has brought us Harry Potter & The Sorcerer�s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, and now The Order of the Phoenix. This writing prompt crosses lines between all of the books for your general thoughts on all things Harry Potter.
Harry Potter Writing Prompts – Life at Hogwarts
You’ve just become a student at Hogwarts, and you need to make some basic decisions about school life in the world of wizards. Use these writing prompts to write in your journal this week…
Harry Potter Site List
This is your quick reference page for official and unofficial Harry Potter websites. There are even some sites that are designed especially for the little guys so they can have fun too.
Platform 9-3/4
While browsing through one of our Harry Potter Writing Prompts (and catching a typo . . . thanks!) Cristela, one of our ClassBrain fans, was kind enough to send us some information about Platform 9-3/4, as well as a picture.
Gryffindor Acronym Activity
Were you sorted into the house of Gryffindor? Write down things associated with your house in this acronym activity.
Hufflepuff Acronym Activity
Were you sorted into the house of Hufflepuff? Write down things associated with your house in this acronym activity.
Slytherin Acronym Activity
Were you sorted into the house of Slytherin? Write down things associated with your house in this acronym activity.
Ravenclaw Acronym Activity
Were you sorted into the house of Ravenclaw? Write down things associated with your house in this acronym activity.
The Geography of National Treasure
Explre the world sen in National reasure as you f
Venice, The Sinking City Movie – The Italian Job
Learn more about this unusual city of Venice, Italy that is slowly sinking into the marshy lagoon.
Movies in the Classroom Permission Slips
Feel free to adjust these permission slips to fit your school policies, and be sure to get them approved by your administration before you use them.
Computer Animated Films – How It’s Done
Take a look behind the scenes at the Pixar crew and what they all do to make your favorite films.
The Art of the Egg
A look at the art of the egg from Pysanky to Faberge’ Eggs to egg shell carving in conjunction with the film, Chicken Run.
How Scientists Communicate with Mars – The Martian
A few weeks ago, the makers of SketchTogether were invited to the JPL labs, where we got the chance to watch an early screening of The Martian, starring Matt Damon. There we got an inside preview of how NASA scientists and engineers make the science happen in the real world.
Mars Rovers – Opportunity and Spirit
Learn about the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity
Imagery in Shakespeare
A lesson plan for the film A MIdsummer Nights Dream.
The World of Antz -Recipes for Kids
These Ant inspired recipes are for use with the Tunnels of Learning lesson plans, which uses the movie Antz.
The Role of the Press in Politics
Resources to explore the role the Press played in the resignation of President Nixon during Watergate.
Ice Age Mammals
Explore the mammals who lived during the Ice Age. Grade Level – K-4 Keywords – Science, Ice Age, Mammoth, Saber-tooth Tiger, Giant Sloth, 20thCentury Fox, movie, lesson plan, film, kids Author – Cynthia F. Kirkeby thebrains@classbrain.com Affiliation – ClassBrain, Inc. Date – 20 October, 2001 Duration – 1 class period Background In the film, Ice Age, kids receive a fun introduction to a few of the early Ice Age mammals. Objective After watching Ice Age, discuss the following questions: Did mammals live before or after dinosaurs? Which mammals were the stars of Ice Age? Were the main characters carnivores (meat eaters) or herbivores (plant eaters)? What is your favorite Ice Age mammal? Which animals alive today are related to: The Saber-tooth The Wooly Mammoth Resources & Materials Ice Age, the movie Worksheets available Wooly Mammoth Coloring Page Source: ClassBrain, Inc. Sabertooth Tiger Coloring Page Source: ClassBrain, Inc. Giant Sloth Coloring Page Source: ClassBrain, Inc. Mammut Americanum Coloring Page – PDF Source: State Historical Society of North Dakota Ice Age Mammals to Coloring Online Source: Enchanted Learning Film 1: Ice Age (2002) Synopsis: A group of Ice Age animals: a woolly mammoth, a Saber-tooth Tiger, and a Giant Sloth, find a human infant in the wilderness. Together, they try to reunite the baby with his parents. Genre(s) – Comedy, Animation Rating – MPAA – NR Family Rating – not available Running Time – unknown Primary Actors – Ray Romano, Goran Visnjic, John Leguizamo Director – Chris Wedge Music – N/A Screenplay – Michael Berg, Peter Ackerman, Steve Young Producers – Blue Sky Studio Studio – Blue Sky Studio/ 20th...
Science Innovation and Ethics
A lesson plan for science, innovation, and ethics to be used with the films Mindwalk and Real Genius.