M.C. Escher, The Mathemagician
Explore M.C. Escher's creative universe with your students and bring a bit of magic into your classroom.
Education
Our educational offerings are in the spotlight here. These posts highlight the educational potential of our film collection, as well as specific ways in which our films can be used in the classroom and beyond.
The NFB announces conversion of educational workshops
The NFB is closing its educational workshops in Montreal and Toronto at the end of this school year to focus on online workshops.
The 12 principles of animation
Make your animation leap to life with this handy guide detailing the 12 principles of animation.
Becoming a Man: Rites of passage around the world
Invite your students to discover and understand the various rites of passage across the world with the series Becoming a Man.
Exploring the impact of the petroleum industry
Use the Cool Careers series of shorts to explore with your students the complex relationships that exist between the petroleum industry, science, and society.
Exploring a world of magical stories with your students
Educators: discuss family, love, friendship, fellowship and courage with your students through magical stories and study guides.
Science at the Top of the World
Educators: explore rewarding, and even groundbreaking, careers in earth sciences with your students by watching Science at the Top of the World.
The 2015 Canada Day Challenge has begun!
Youth from every region of the country are invited to take up the Canada Day Challenge.
Primal: discovering the scream and its resonance
Download the Primal study guide designed to guide teachers in the discovery of the scream, a fundamental form of human expression that has often been under-valued or suppressed.
Exploring the concept of identity in the classroom through Indigenous films
Educators: draw inspiration from Indigenous pedagogies such as narrative approach and empathy to explore the concept of identity with your students.
Film workshops north of the 60th parallel
Two NFB Education specialists were recently in Yellowknife to give film workshops. Find out about their trip and what the NFB offers to students nationwide.
Using the stories of Robert Munsch as a springboard for preschool learning
Educators: use the "Bunch of Munsch" film series as a springboard for preschool learning.