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7th grade social studies movie guides for Easel Activities
Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Remember the Titans (2000): Complete Movie Guide
This 24-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Movie overview: "Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school's football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washingto
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6th - 12th
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National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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Night at the Museum (2006): Complete Movie Guide
Take a trek through history! Night at the Museum is a great way to reward your students for doing excellent work! This 17-question movie guide will help your students stay focused during this funny and entertaining movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!You might also be interested in this product:National Treasure
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4th - 8th
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42 - The Jackie Robinson Story (2013): Complete Movie Guide
This 25-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful and insightful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use!This movie goes great with any lesson on segregation in the South prior to the Civil Rights Movement. Jackie Robinson is truly an iconic sports hero! This movie is highly recommended and will be home run with your students!You might also be interested in these products:Hidden Figures Movie GuideRuby Bridges Movie G
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7th - 12th
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Pachamama Movie Questions Spanish Class Earth Day el medio ambiente film guide
This Pachamama movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Pachamama in Spanish class. It would be perfect for Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, exploratory Spanish, or a Latin American culture class in relation to el medio ambiente, Earth day in Spanish class, el dÃa de la tierra, the Indigenous Peoples of South America, or Native American Heritage Month. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Pachamama guide with all lev
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7th - 11th
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Modern Marvels: Panama Canal Video Questions
These movie questions are designed to help students grasped the important information from the History Channel video titled "Modern Marvels: Panama Canal." An incredible tale of drama, history, and action. See engineers tackle the most daunting project ever attempted. The video will serve as a great supplement to any history lesson about the Panama Canal and American Imperialism. Here is the link to the video:Modern Marvels: Panama Canal (episode 2)Topics explored in this movie: Theodore Rooseve
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Panama Canal: Graphic Organizer and Video Guide
Hidden Figures- Movie Questions and Responses
Here are some questions/responses for students to answer while watching and after watching the movie Hidden Figures.Multiple choice, opinion, short answer & long answer questions.This keeps the students engaged while watching the movie but also allows them to watch the movie and not focus on just looking for the next answer. It's also a great resources to start discussion groups after answering the final one answer response. This resource was aimed at Grades 5-8.
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3rd - 8th
Newsies (1992): Introductory Reading and Complete Movie Guide
A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. This movie gives students a glimpse of what life was like for people during the industrial revolution (tenements, child labor, big business, unions, yellow journalism, etc.). Before watching the movie, students are asked to read a short reading about the newsies, which will give them a h
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6th - 9th
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Glory Road (2006): Complete Movie Guide
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. This movie exposes students to challenges of discrimination and racial injustice. This 16-question movie guide will help keep the students during the movie! Teacher created and student approved! Enjoy!Topics involved in this video: Jim Crow Laws, segregation, racismYou might also be interested in these movie guides:Remember the TitansRuby BridgesFor h
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7th - 12th
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Our Friend Martin (1999) Movie Guide - Google Slide Copy Included!
This 20 question movie guide pairs with the 1999 animated movie. This video can be found on You Tube. The answer key and a 5 question extended response sheet is also included. The digital copy link is included on the credits page.
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â HOLIDAY Movie Guide BUNDLE - Google Copy Included
Lean on Me (1989): Complete Movie Guide
"An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. Eventually his successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. Based on a true story."- Written by Keith Loh This 18-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key and a
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7th - 11th
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Intro to Economics Review | Monsters, Inc. Movie Guide! | Print/Digital Formats!
Film Analysis Guide to review introductory economic principles while watching Disney Pixar's Monsters, Inc. (2001, Rated G). This is a great end of Unit 1 review movie guide for nearly any economics course, from a standard intro to econ course, through AP economics. This can also work as a fun, content related post-AP Economics exam activity if your school still has classes after the AP Macroeconomics or Microeconomics exams. I use it currently in a high school setting, and students love it! Cov
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7th - 12th
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Pocahontas Movie Viewing Guide & Research Worksheet *Print & Go Prep*
Add an element of fun to your American History unit with this Pocahontas Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet! ★ If you like this lesson, be sure to check out the Growing Bundle of US History Movie Guides from my shop to save 20% on each lesson! ★This movie can be used as an introduction to colonial America and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All United States History Movie + Documentary Guides
Hamilton Movie Viewing Guide & Research Worksheet *Print & Go Prep*
Add an element of fun to your American Revolution unit with this Hamilton Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet! ★ If you like this lesson, be sure to check out the Growing Bundle of US History Movie Guides from my shop to save 20% on each lesson! ★This movie can be used as a review of the American Revolution and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Viewing Guide is three pages and split
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All United States History Movie + Documentary Guides
Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History (2019) Movie Guide - Google Copy Included
In this humorous but educational show, Kevin Hart teaches kids about the unsung heroes of Black history. This show is rated PG and is a Netflix Original. The answer key is also included. The product is shared as a PDF, but the digital link is on the credits page.
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5th - 10th
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Race (2016): The Jesse Owens Story - Complete Movie Guide
"Young Jesse Owens (Stephan James) becomes a track and field sensation while attending the Ohio State University in the early 1930s. With guidance from coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis), Owens gains national recognition for breaking numerous records. After heated debates, the United States decides not to boycott the Olympics in Nazi Germany. Overcoming racism at home and abroad, Owens seizes the opportunity to show Berlin and the the world that he's the fastest man alive." - Rotten Tomatoes Th
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7th - 11th
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The Book Thief (2013): Complete Movie Guide
"In 1938, young orphan Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans (Geoffrey Rush) and Rosa (Emily Watson). When Hans, a kindly housepainter, learns that Liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel's new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more precarious when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans' life." -
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7th - 11th
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Under the Same Moon (2007): La Misma Luna: Complete Movie Guide
"UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA) tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again
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7th - 12th
This is America Charlie Brown (1988): The Birth of The Constitution
The 'Peanuts' gang is present at the drafting of the Constitution.They hear all about the debates that went during forming of the United States Constitution. Very kid-friendly video! These movie questions will help your students learn about the formation of the U.S. Constitution. I have included a graphic overview of the three branches of government for the students to reference. This product comes with a completed teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!You can find the video here:
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â This Is America, Charlie Brown: Complete Guides for Every Episode (Bundle)
Crash Course European History Episode 4 Worksheet: Age of Exploration
Examines the great explorers and their accomplishments during the late medieval/early modern period. 26 fill-in problems, a map worksheet, and detailed answer keys! Includes a time-stamp option for every question, with cloze problems provided in both large-format and condensed versions. 4 cloze worksheet variants plus a map worksheet to meet all your instructional needs!Teach Engaging Lessons using Crash Course European History WorksheetsFans of Crash Course World History appreciate its humorou
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â DISTANCE LEARNING Crash Course European History Episodes 1-5 BUNDLE
The Wizard of Oz Movie Guide follow along sheet
25 short answer questionsCrossword PuzzleSong and character listsMovie triviaAnswer Keyetsy.com/shop/Prettygrafikdesignhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pink-Lemonade-FREE-Font-for-Personal-and-Commercial-Use-731292www.imdb.comHere is a combination package of ALL of my current movie follow along sheets & puzzles. Save a little by buying them all together!Includes:AmadeusAnnieBeauty and the Beast (2017)Bye Bye BirdieCinderella (1957)Fantasia (1940)Guys and DollsInto the WoodsLes Mis
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6th - 12th
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Brain Games Season 5, Episode 8 - Peer Pressure Guide - Google Slide Copy too
This is a viewing guide that accompanies the National Geographic Channel Show Brain Games. Students will answer questions as they watch the episode. Answer key is included. This product is shared as a PDF, but the digital copy is on the credits page. ***This product is included in the Brain Games Season 5 BUNDLE at a discounted price***This product is also included in the Brain Games Seasons 5-7 BUNDLE at an even more discounted price.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Brain Games Seasons 1-7 Viewing Guide BUNDLE - ALL 57 Episode Guides
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