Curated OER
A New View
Learners illustrate and write a story. In groups, students brainstorm lists of animals and objects. They create a storyboard from the point of view of a chosen animal or object. After learners discuss life from different perspectives,...
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Behind the Ad: The Process of Producing a Political Commerical
Students examine how advertisements are produced for political campaigns. In groups, they view various examples of different advertisements and create their own ad by completing the steps listed in the lesson plan. They share their ad...
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What Makes the Writer Write
Students chose a novel which includes social criticism to read. After reading the book, they use the internet to research the issue in the novel and work with others to develop a presentation. In their presentation, they identify the...
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Antonio's Story
Eleventh graders put a human face on the refugee experience to help them empathize. They are given an "virtual" introduction to Antonio, which gives students insights into the life of refugees in Canada and around the world. Pupils...
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Animals and People: Who's Behaving Badly?
Students explore the relationship between human beings and animals. They participate in a variety of activities to examine animal behavior. Students create a class book and stage a mock news broadcast.
Curated OER
A Hatful of Seuss!
In this Dr. Seuss books activity, students draw a line to match pictures of 7 hats to the Dr. Seuss books where they are shown.
Terres en Vues (Land InSights)
Land in Sights: Six Filmmakers: Tracey Deer
Watch an interview with Aboriginal Filmmaker Tracey Deer. A brief biography is also available along with an excerpt from her film "Mohawk Girls".
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George Eastman Museum
George Eastman House: Discovery Room Tips: Think Like a Filmmaker [Pdf]
Learn about the roles of director, cinematographer, and screenwriter in the filmmaking process. Includes templates for making film-production props--director's bullhorn, cinematographer's storyboards, and a scene clapper--so that you can...
Terres en Vues (Land InSights)
Land in Sights: Six Filmmakers: Jobie Weetaluktuk
Listen to an interview with Jobie Weetaluktuk and watch an excerpt from his film "Umiaq Skin Boat". Elements of his biography are also available.
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B Ykids: Master Filmmakers Mentoring International Youth to Make Films
Website contains information, film trailers, interviews, and/or screening schedules about documentaries created by kids from around the world partnered with master filmmakers. Also includes related press and news as well as information...
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Kid Filmmakers: Home
Website for and about kids who are interested in making films, with pictures, videos, and links to resources.
York University
York University: African Canadian Online: Film & Theatre
African-Canadian filmmakers and playwrights are becoming highly recognized in both Canada and abroad. This site provides information on the major areas of black filmmaking and theatre in Canada, as well as biographies of filmmakers and...
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History and Discovery of Cinematography
Self-published textbook, by film historian Paul Burns, on the history of filmmaking. Covers pre-cinematic technologies and events and ends with the discovery of motion pictures in the late nineteenth century.
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American University: Fair Use and Free Speech Resources
This site contains copyright and fair use guidelines and best practices for educational tools and for the filmmaking and video industry.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: James Cameron
A biography of James Cameron, a Canadian-born filmmaker whose movie The Titanic won an astounding eleven Academy Awards. More recently, he has explored the depths of the ocean in a specially designed submarine. Includes a profile,...
BBC
Bbc Blast: Film
Blast hosts competitions, interviews, message boards, tips and tools, showcases of student-created work, and similar content designed to further the creative aspirations of future filmmakers.
BBC
Bbc: Blast
So, you want to be a creative arts professional? This designed-for-teens website includes articles about what it takes to be a working artist, dancer, filmmaker, musician, writer, or fashion designer. Find interviews with arts...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jane Austen Collection
Click on each title to explore how Jane Austen's characters, plots, and dialogue in her iconic novels "Sense and Sensibility" and "Emma" have remained relevant for today's audiences. Learn about "Sanditon," Austen's unfinished novel....
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
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Cybermuse: Michael Snow
Detailed biography of well-known Canadian filmmaker, musician, artist, composer, writer, and sculptor Michael Snow. He has an international reputation as well as being renowned in the Toronto art scene.
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Michael Snow Biography
Featured is Michael Snow's own autobiography. A Toronto born painter and sculptor, he is also an award winning musician, filmmaker, and photographer.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Father of American Animation
American cartoon animation owes its beginnings to British-born filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton, who combined drawings and stop-motion photography to create animated short films.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton is a famous director and actor who insisted that his interest and intention in filmmaking was to get a laugh from his audiences. This is a wonderful article outlining his life career and some of his more famous films.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Film Competition 2021
For the last 12 years, the Childnet Film Competition has challenged young filmmakers to create a short film or a storyboard in response to a given theme. All entries must contain a positive message and be able to educate other young...
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