Breaking Boundaries: The Science of our Planet (Netflix) Educational Movie Guide
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Breaking Boundaries, narrated by David Attenborough, follows the journey of world-renowned scientist Johan Rockström as he examines the vital planetary boundaries that keep our Earth stable and provides a road map to bring us back towards the safe zone for a thriving future.
This engaging movie guide from Miss Nightingale is designed to highlight the film’s big ideas, prompt rich classroom discussion, and cement student learning.
This guide includes:
- A warm-up activity designed to be completed before the film.
- Thought-provoking, time-stamped questions that drill down on the film’s big ideas.
- A comprehensive answer key.
- Post-viewing “Quote Guide” Activity
- Post-viewing “Key Takeaways” Activity
This guide is ideal to supplement class content and can also be used as a turn-key activity for no-prep sub-days.
If you are interested in moving beyond fill-in-the-blank activities, and towards a movie guide that is designed to enhance the educational value of this film, this guide is for you!
A bit about me...
Hi. My name is Miss Nightingale and I am a teacher on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
My goal is to create solutions-focused teaching materials that inspire and engage.
Research reveals that honest hope, not fear, is an incredibly powerful tool for change. With this in mind, my resources provide learners with evidence and insights on what is working to address the big challenges of our time from climate change to social justice.
From fascinating documentaries like The Social Dilemma and Our Planet to inspiring TED Talks by the likes of Greta Thunberg and Bryan Stevenson, my page showcases educational materials designed to make a difference.
