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Jan 22, 2023 · Film Making. During the last week of the school year, I set up a “Film Week” in my class which was a huge success. At the start of the week, the children were asked to get into groups of three / four / five, and were told that by the end of the week, they will have made a film lasting about five minutes. Although they were asked to make ...
- Create a book trailer. Instead of a traditional book report, have students design a movie-style trailer that drums up excitement about a novel or a non-fiction book.
- Give a video tour. To supplement social studies curriculum, students can create a video showing off a significant location or their favorite part of the school.
- Celebrate the holidays. There’s always something to celebrate, no matter what time of year it is. Have students film letters to Santa, make video Valentines for parents or grandparents, or make short educational videos about lesser known holidays.
- Recreate a moment in history. Learning about historical people and events? Have your students research and recreate major moments in history, like the story of Rosa Parks or the Oregon Trail.
Cut the choice. It might seem odd, but one of the best ways to bring out your students’ creativity in filmmaking is to stop them doing things. Set really tight limits and they’ll really have to think hard. Tell them the film has to be twenty seconds long, they can only use five shots, or they’ve got to use two closeups, a long shot, a mid ...
Short animated films for primary schools that are pinned around a central theme – Explorers. Using this theme we explore science, creative writing, art and design, maths and geography in this ...
Litterbugs | Peter Stanley-Ward | 2015 | 15 mins. When local bullies turn their eye on Alice, a young inventor with lots of creative ideas, pocket-sized superhero Stanley steps in to avenge her. But when his imaginary superhero world is overpowered by the same bullies, it's Alice's clever gizmos that come to the rescue.
About our resources. At Film Education we believe in the power of film as a tool for learning within a wide range of educational contexts. Since 1985, we have been producing materials to support teachers who want to use film in their classrooms, whether they are teaching in primary, secondary or further education. Our curriculum-focused ...
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Age group 5–11. Duration 56 mins. Laurel And Hardy - Pardon Us And Related Shorts (1931) Slapstick caper from the famed comedy duo, who here are arrested for breaking Prohibition and wind up in jail. Short black-and-white slapstick comedies can be a great way to introduce young people to early Hollywood cinema.
