Kids in Sports | The Resilience of the Human Spirit
The following films showcase the spirit of young athletes who have defied cultural stereotypes and redefined not only themselves but the sport in which they’ve competed.
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Metamorphosis | Climate Change and Sustainable Living
With its dynamic use of poetry and art to help students connect with the issue of climate change, Metamorphosis can serve as an excellent cross-curricular resource.
Refugees in Canada | How Does Hope Come Alive?
You and your students can learn about the refugee experience of newly arrived Canadians in these unique yet universally relatable films.
Ocean School | Immerse Yourself in Learning
Inspiring the next generation of ocean leaders, activists and advocates, Ocean School is a free online tool making waves in the classroom.
Take Part in the Ocean School Contest!
Enter the Ocean School contest to win an exciting day with the Ocean School team, three Oculus Go VR headsets and a 360-degree camera for your class!
What Walaa Wants | The Cross-Cultural Struggle for Independence
What Walaa Wants provides educators with an opportunity to explore cross-cultural similarities and differences between teenagers who struggle for independence while remaining determined to define themselves in their own unique way.
Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom Part 1
Educators can use these three NFB films to discuss gender identity in classes such as history, media studies, civics, and English.
Supreme Law | Engage Students with an Interactive Website on Canada’s Constitution
How can one event be interpreted in vastly different ways across our country? Is one perspective more valid than another? In this post, learn how the new Supreme Law interactive website uses humour and engaging videos animated by recent Canadian YouTube stars to help students explore contradictory viewpoints on the 1982 repatriation of the Constitution.
5 Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom
There are so many ways to include short films in the language classroom. Here are five NFB films that are great tools for learning ESL.
What is Democracy? | Power of the People or Tyranny of the Majority?
Explore how to bring the film What Is Democracy? by Astra Taylor to life in the classroom. Discover ideas for pre-screening activities and find clips that will work for your particular classroom needs.
Learn About the Japanese Internment Using Augmented Reality
Discover East of the Rockies, a new augmented-reality narrative written by Japanese-Canadian author Joy Kogawa.
The Beauty of Transgender Lived Experiences
There are various ways that the film Beauty can be employed in discussions about transgender diversity in the classroom. Below is a list of topics to explore with students.