Higher Learning | Wintopia
Wintopia was born of the many tapes, audio files, and letters that acclaimed filmmaker Peter Wintonick left behind after his death in 2013.
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.
New on NFB Education – February 2023
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this February!
New on NFB Education – January 2023
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this January!
Mini-Lesson for What Rhymes with Toxic
This mini-lesson on What Rhymes with Toxic provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on eco-anxiety for students aged 12-14.
New on NFB Education – December 2022
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this December!
Human Rights Day Resources for Primary and Secondary
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on December 10. Below are resources we’ve made for both primary and secondary students.
The Perfect Story: Defying One of Journalism’s Golden Rules
There were a few rules we were taught at journalism school that were sacrosanct: Stay objective, don’t get too close to those you’re covering and do not become part of the story. Well, our documentary, The Perfect Story, ignores all that.
Higher Learning | Conviction
Through the stories of criminalized women and activists campaigning for the rights of female inmates, Conviction offers a rare look at the carceral system, as well as alternative solutions to incarceration.
Mini-Lesson for Forgotten Warriors
This mini-lesson on Forgotten Warriors provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on Indigenous veterans for students aged 15-17.
New on NFB Education – November 2022
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this November!
5 Tips for Facilitating a Film Discussion in the Classroom
Our students are avid consumers of visual media. Here are five tips to facilitate discussion-based learning in the classroom.
Media Literacy Resources for Primary and Secondary
Media Literacy Week is an annual event that promotes digital media literacy across Canada. Below are resources we've made for both primary and secondary students.