This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. And sometimes that means facing your fears (like thunderstorms or dark movie theaters!). The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
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In The Fight for Females in Film, Geena Davis, an actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, points out that for every three male characters speaking in movies, there's only one female. She believes that by changing how women are portrayed in movies, we can help create a more balanced world with women in powerful roles. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story — The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Why Scary Movies Make Us Jumpy, host Harith Iskander explores why certain sounds in scary movies can make us feel uneasy. The concept of sympathetic resonance explains that objects vibrate in response to specific frequencies, meaning that when two objects with similar resonant frequencies are close, one can absorb the vibration of the other and begin to vibrate back. This effect creates sounds that can feel haunting or unsettling to the human ear. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Alfred Hitchcock and Britain's First Talkie, host Lily Cole discusses how Hitchcock turned the creeping dread people felt due to nuclear war into art. She learns about his 10th movie, Blackmail, which was Britain's first talkie. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Velociraptor Misconceptions, naturalist Steve Backshall uncovers what the movies got wrong about this creature. What it actually looked like and how it fought might surprise you! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Magic Behind the Entertainment Capital of Hollywood, host Simon Reeve tours through the famous streets of Hollywood, California, where dreams are made! From the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame to the stunning views of beaches and mountains, he explores why LA is known as the entertainment capital of the world. With 320 days of sunshine each year, it’s easy to see why millions flock to this glittering city to chase their Hollywood dreams. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America
This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. And sometimes that means facing your fears (like thunderstorms or dark movie theaters!). The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
Watch the episode here!
In The Fight for Females in Film, Geena Davis, an actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, points out that for every three male characters speaking in movies, there's only one female. She believes that by changing how women are portrayed in movies, we can help create a more balanced world with women in powerful roles. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story — The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Why Scary Movies Make Us Jumpy, host Harith Iskander explores why certain sounds in scary movies can make us feel uneasy. The concept of sympathetic resonance explains that objects vibrate in response to specific frequencies, meaning that when two objects with similar resonant frequencies are close, one can absorb the vibration of the other and begin to vibrate back. This effect creates sounds that can feel haunting or unsettling to the human ear. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Alfred Hitchcock and Britain's First Talkie, host Lily Cole discusses how Hitchcock turned the creeping dread people felt due to nuclear war into art. She learns about his 10th movie, Blackmail, which was Britain's first talkie. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Velociraptor Misconceptions, naturalist Steve Backshall uncovers what the movies got wrong about this creature. What it actually looked like and how it fought might surprise you! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Magic Behind the Entertainment Capital of Hollywood, host Simon Reeve tours through the famous streets of Hollywood, California, where dreams are made! From the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame to the stunning views of beaches and mountains, he explores why LA is known as the entertainment capital of the world. With 320 days of sunshine each year, it’s easy to see why millions flock to this glittering city to chase their Hollywood dreams. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America