Teaching about ecotourism with Green Paradise
Use the Green Paradise series to focus on environmental and ecological concerns with your students and teach about ecotourism.
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.
10 Keys to Expressing Your Ideas with Respect
School is a great setting in which to learn how to express one’s ideas and respect other people’s views. Explore the art of communicating with Big Mouth.
Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners, carrying the torch
The coming Pan Am Games provide an excellent opportunity to examine with your students the injustice experienced by 10 Indigenous frontrunners in 1967.
5 Tips for Discussing Cultural Diversity at School
Using NFB films, discuss some of the challenges that cultural diversity may play in everyday life for students.
Using the “Big Six” Historical Thinking Concepts to Reflect on the Birth of Shopping
Reflect upon the birth of shopping with your students through the « Big Six » historical thinking concepts.
M.C. Escher, The Mathemagician
Explore M.C. Escher's creative universe with your students and bring a bit of magic into your classroom.
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.