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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indians at Arras

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the role played by Britsih Empire troops in the First World War. They analyze the natrue, origin and purpose of propaganda. Students watch the "Newsreel", they are asked to write down everything that they can infer...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Just, Yet, Already

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL vocabulary building worksheet, students analyze that sentences that have missing words. Students fill each blank with just, yet or already.
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: The History of Film: The 1920's

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the history of film.
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: Film History Before 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A storehouse of information about early film history, which discusses the development of the science and art behind motion picture technologies. Also looks at the how films were exhibited, the first feature-length films, early stars, fan...
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Website
Other

Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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Website
Other

Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture: Shadow Play

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and illustrations about the history of shadow puppertry as a theatrical art.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Film Experience

For Students 11th - 12th
Use this online course on film to learn about film criticism and analysis. All the course materials are included.
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Website
Other

Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Graphic
Rudiments of Wisdom

Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopaedia: Cinematography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some fun facts about cinematography from this encyclopaedia entry drawn in comic-book style.
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Activity
George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: How to Make a Camera Obscura [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource provides history and background information about the camera obscura. There are also easy to follow instructions for you to make your own version of the camera obscura to better understand the history and technology behind...