Mamie Till-Mobley might not be a name that is widely recognised but her actions following the brutal lynching of her 14-year-old son Emmett Till in Mississippi, 1955, caused a seismic cultural shift in the twentieth century and acted as the catalyst for the modern Civil Rights movement. Mamie was a mother of one and public school teacher who became a revolutionary civil rights figure in the mid-1950s and campaigned until her death in 2003. Her transformation was marked by her resilience in harnessing her grief and anger towards her son’s murderers and the corrupt justice system of the southern states of the USA, which she used to teach the whole world about the impact of racism, inequality and injustice. There are parallels with the death of Stephen Lawrence in 1993 in London and the activism of his mother Doreen Lawrence, now Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE who kept his image, story and legacy in the public consciousness through media coverage and campaigning against legal injustice.

The clips used in this assembly are from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Into Film's interview with the actor, Idris Elba who portrayed Mandela. This guide contains assembly discussion points, activities for your students and film recommendations on the topic of South Africa On Film which are available to order immediately on the Into Film website. To find out more about Into Film and discover how to get a club started in your school, go to https://www.intofilm.org/clubs

Welcome to this fun and engaging sequence of learning activities where learners will take on the role of Croods, a prehistoric family searching for a place to settle in a Stone Age land. This practical and thrilling sequence of lessons celebrates the upcoming release of The Croods 2: A New Age, whisking pupils into an adventure-filled journey through prehistoric times where they will develop geography, maths, PSHE education, and design and technology skills. Along the way, your class will learn essential survival skills such as map-reading and shelter-building as well as considering the types of environments and geographical settings that humans can thrive in.

This resource has been developed by Into Film with support from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. The resource is aimed at students aged 13-19 and is focused on the feature film Woman in Gold (12, 2015). The presentation contains clips from Woman in Gold, interviews with Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and director Simon Curtis and stimulus questions and discussion points to enable students to analyse this feature film within the context of the 2017 Holocaust Memorial Day theme ‘How can life go on?’ Did you find this resources useful? If so, leave a star rating to help other teachers to find it. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs.

A resource produced in partnership with Education Scotland, Scottish Book Trust and LGBT Youth Scotland. The activities in this resource are designed to encourage educators and young people to explore Scotland through film, focusing specifically on two central themes: Language and Identity. From classic cinema through to modern day representations of Scotland on film, the resource touches on history, myth, and culture. It also uses film with accompanying Scots language texts, encouraging learners to explore the language in historical and modern contexts. The sections on identity cover many aspects of what it can mean to be Scottish from personal identity, including LGBT, to rural and city living. Not yet Into Film? Find out more about our free Into Film Clubs at www.intofilm.org/clubs Goireas air a riochdachadh ann an compàirteachas le Foghlam Alba, Urras Leabhraichean na h-Alba agus Òigridh LGDT na h-Alba. Tha na gnìomhan sa ghoireas seo air an dealbhadh gus luchd-teagasig agus òigridh a bhrosnachadh Alba a rannsachadh tro fhilm, ag amharc gu sònraichte air dà phrìomh theama: Cànan agus Fèin-aithne. O hfilmichean clasaigeach gu riochdan na h-Alba là an-diugh air an sgàilean, tha an goireas a' buntainn ri eachdraidh, ùrsgeul agus cultar. Tha e cuideachd a' cleachdadh film an cois theacsaichean sa Bheurla Ghallta, a' brosnachadh luchd-ionnsachaidh a bhith a' rannsachadh a' chànain ann an coitheacsan sean is ùra. Tha na h-earrannan mu fhèin-aithne a' deiligeadh ri iomadh feartan a tha e a' ciallachadh a bhith nad Albannach, a' toirt a-steach dòighean beatha LGDT, dùthchail agus anns a' bhaile mhòr. Tha Shorts 2016 - an cruinneachadh de dh'fhilmichean goirid le Comhairle Bhreatainn, le Take Your Partners ann, ri fhaotainn air iasad o stòras Into Film. Ma dh'fheumas tu e, cuir fios gu Jo Spence Co-ordanaiche na h-Alba aig jo.spence@intofilm.org Did you find this resource useful? If so, please leave a star rating to help other teachers to find it.

With the release of new film ’12 Years A Slave’ in cinemas in January the topic of slavery has once again been brought to the forefront. Into Film has talked to the film's director and cast, and in addition has selected a topic of films ‘Slavery Unlocked‘ which look at the forms of slavery that still exist today, such as human trafficking and forced labour, to encourage discussion in the classroom around the topic. These films can be ordered for free by members from the Into Film catalogue: join now at https://www.intofilm.org/films

The films in this resource focus on the period from 1909 until 1922 including events such as The Easter Rising, The War of Independence, The Anglo-Irish Treaty and The Irish Civil War. Each film has accompanying teacher notes that give ideas for questions you may want to ask your students about the films. The films referenced in the teachers' notes are in the accompanying Ireland on film - 1916 PowerPoint presentation available on the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1075

This is a preview of a resource. The full resource is available at the Into Film website for FREE. This resource focuses on the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom which is an adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same title and available to stream for free to UK educators on Into Film+ This resource is suitable for ages 12 and over and can be used in an assembly, within tutor time, in the classroom to support history, citizenship and PSHE education teaching and Into Film Club setting.

This Into Film resource, designed to be used across second level in Scotland, explores a range of issues and curriculum areas through the film, Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle. It has been created in partnership with Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig, the agency charged with co-ordinating the production and distribution of Gaelic educational resources throughout Scotland. These teachers' notes should be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation found at http://www.intofilm.org/seachd-gaelic-resource. To find out more about Into Film and start a film club visit: www.intofilm.org.

A history and english-focused resource, working with this 1980 sci-fi favourite. This lesson encourages analysis of democracy and dictatorship, decoding melodrama and demonstrating understanding through role play. To find out more about Into Film and start a film club visit: www.intofilm.org

Expand your horizons and dare to explore places you've only ever dreamed of with the brave explorers in this selection. From crossing boundaries and admirably facing up to new threats, to using escapism and fantasy as a way of helping to process real-life issues, this selection embraces mystery, magic and a pioneering spirit. Whether it's pushing their comfort zone or throwing themselves headlong into a new experience, the heroes of the adventure selection embrace the thrill of the journey as much as the wonder of the destination. The films in this theme are divided into four strands: Action-packed, Journeys, Time Adventurers and Terrific Teams. For each strand, there are activity outlines and extension activities that can be used with any of the films listed in that section. The activities in this resource explore how films can take young people on exciting experiences, encountering thrilling expeditions and new worlds. The films referenced in this resource are available to borrow for free to Into Film Clubs: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Night at the Museum (2006), Paddington (2014), Shaun The Sheep Movie (2015), The Adventures of TinTin (2011), The Never-Ending Story (1984), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), Toy Story (1995), Trolls (2016), Up (2009). Please visit the Into Film website for a chance to win a private screening for your class at a local cinema or a runner-up prize of one of 40 sets of 10 DVDs from the Must See Movies Before You Grow Up list! https://www.intofilm.org/campaign/8

This resource is designed to support educators to explore and work with a wide range of archive film, including films made before 1929, historic and contemporary documentary and newsreel film and films made by children and young people. In this resource there are a selection of activities to support active film watching and responding to archive film through filmmaking, split into the five broad topic areas of; community, filmmaking, storytelling, historical events and then and now: technology, fashion, architecture and our daily lives. The resource includes some suggested archive film titles available from the Into Film catalogue and BFI Britain on Film, and curriculum areas that these films could support. For more ideas and support on working with archive film visit www.intofilm.org/into-archive Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs Did you find this resource useful? If so, leave a star rating to help other teachers to find it.

This resource provides lesson and activity ideas to support use of archive film and filmmaking to investigate life in Britain from 1930-1960. The activities in this resource support the investigation of six key questions: What is the Greatest Generation? What was life like between 1930-1960? What can we learn about 1930-1960 from archive film? What is a documentary? How can we make an informative and entertaining documentary? How do we interview an eyewitness? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating can help other teachers to find it.

This resource will showcase and celebrate the breadth of film created in Wales or featuring Welsh talent, as well as supporting teachers in engaging with film as a core learning tool. The activities are designed to fit the National Curriculum for Wales and to encourage educators and young people to explore Wales through film, focusing specifically on three central Welsh themes: Landscape, Myth, legend and nature, and Culture and heritage. From classic cinema through to modern day representations of Wales on film, the resource explores Welsh history, language, industry, culture and society. Bydd yr adnodd hwn yn dangos ac yn dathlu ehangder y ffilmiau a grëwyd yng Nghymru neu sy'n cynnwys talent o Gymru yn ogystal â chynorthwyo athrawon i ddefnyddio ffilm fel adnodd dysgu craidd. Lluniwyd y gweithgareddau hyn i weddu i Gwricwlwm Cenedlaethol Cymru ac i annog addysgwyr a phobl ifanc i ystyried, astudio ac archwilio Cymru drwy ffilm gan ganolbwyntio'n benodol ar dair thema ganolog Gymreig: Tirlun, Myth, Chwedl a natur, a Diwylliant a Threftadaeth. O ffilmiau clasurol y sinema i bortreadau o'r Gymru gyfoes ar ffilm, mae'r adnodd hwn yn ystyried hanes Cymru, y Gymraeg, diwydiant, diwylliant a chymdeithas.

A film guide that looks at The Queen (2006), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. This film is now free to stream on Into Film+. Go to the Into Film website for more information.

David Lean is one of Britain’s greatest ever directors – someone who, throughout a five-decade career, crafted films based on well-known books and plays as well as original, epic stories. He was also a master of light and shade, emotional rise and fall and, most importantly, remains one of cinema’s most compelling storytellers. His first film, In Which We Serve, which he co-directed in 1942, is a quintessentially patriotic tale of World War Two which features the first on-screen role of a young Richard Attenborough. From here, he produced more films set during politically and historically important times, and is perhaps most famed for his silver-screen adaptations of classic Victorian novels like Great Expectations (1946) and Oliver Twist (1948) which are full of the grit and harshness of the Dickens books on which they are based. Moreover, Lean continued to harness the war as an epic backdrop for his extraordinary narratives. Brief Encounter (1945), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) are all often referenced as among not only the greatest British films of all time, but some of the finest titles ever committed to film. David Lean directed over 15 films and edited many more, but here we have selected four films that give an insight into the breadth of his output and his undeniable skill behind a camera. The discussion points, notes and activities in this resource will enable you and your club to further explore Lean’s work, whilst sparking discussion and debate about how the films have stood the test of time, and what they can teach us about our historical past.

This resource is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of key descriptive techniques required to further progress their creative writing skills. It includes tasks created for a range of abilities and encourages development of emotional intelligence as well as focusing on key areas for development of writing. This engaging lesson plan includes a range of creative activities aimed at students aged 11–14, linked to the curriculums for English and History in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Across the activities, learners will be encouraged to improve their descriptive writing whilst developing awareness of a key historical event. The independence of India can be explored with greater depth in the Into Film resource Viceroy’s House: Empire and Independence - www.intofilm.org/resources/1205 Viceroy’s House Creative Writing was written by a Teach First teacher, for the BFI’s India on Film season - http://www.bfi.org.uk/india-on-film

Wales has a long and rich film history. This resource showcases and celebrates the breadth of film created in Wales or featuring Welsh talent, as well as supporting teachers in engaging with film as a core learning tool. The activities are designed to fit the National Curriculum for Wales and to encourage educators and young people to explore Wales through film, focusing specifically on three central Welsh themes: Landscape, Myth, Legend and Nature, and Culture and Heritage. From classic cinema through to modern day representations of Wales on film, the resource explores Welsh history, language, industry, culture and society. How to use this resource The resource features questions and activities based around each film, as well as thematic activities that explore aspects of Landscape, Myth, Legend and Nature, Culture and Heritage. In addition, the resources use clips provided in the accompanying PowerPoint presentation available from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1149 . Activities create engagement with film through watching, discussing, analysing and filmmaking. Also available to download from below, Wales on Film Secondary in Welsh language format. Cymru ar Ffilm Uwchradd Mae gan Gymru hanes ffilm hir a chyfoethog. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn arddangos ac yn dathlu ehangder ffilm a grëwyd yng Nghymru neu sy'n cynnwys talent o Gymru, yn ogystal ag cefnogi athrawon o ran ymgysylltu â ffilm fel arf dysgu craidd. Mae'r gweithgareddau wedi eu cynllunio i gyd-fynd â'r Cwricwlwm Cenedlaethol Cymru ac i annog addysgwyr a phobl ifanc i archwilio Cymru drwy ffilm, gan ganolbwyntio'n benodol ar dair thema Cymraeg canolog: Tirwedd, Chwedlau a Natur, a Diwylliant a Threftadaeth. O sinema glasurol trwy i gynrychioliadau gyfoes o Gymru ar ffilm, mae'r adnodd yn archwilio hanes, iaith, diwydiant, diwylliant a chymdeithas Cymru. Sut i ddefnyddio'r adnodd hwn Mae'r adnodd yn cynnwys cwestiynau a gweithgareddau yn seiliedig o amgylch pob ffilm, yn ogystal â gweithgareddau thematig sy'n archwilio agweddau ar Dirwedd, Chwedlau a Natur, Diwylliant a Threftadaeth. Yn ogystal, mae'r adnoddau yn defnyddio clipiau a ddarperir yn y cyflwyniad PowerPoint. Mae'r gweithgareddau yn ymgysylltu â ffilm drwy wylio, trafod, dadansoddi a gwneud ffilmiau.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926 and reigned as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms from 6th February 1952 until her death on Thursday 8th September 2022. This resource which is suitable for use with learners aged 7 to 16 and is relevant for assemblies, tutor time and can support English, history and citizenship teaching. During her lifetime over 100 films portrayed Queen Elizabeth. For this resource we have selected three which depict different stages of her life: her childhood in The King’s Speech, her teenage years in A Royal Night Out, and later in her life after acceding to the throne in The Queen, which is available for UK educators to stream for free on Into Film + . In addition to feature films this resource includes the use of archive content shot during Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, as well as her spending time with her young family. This resource comprises: • A teachers’ notes document which explains the activity outlines and the historical context of each clip used within the presentation • An accompanying Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: A Life on Screen PowerPoint presentation which includes embedded content from the films and archive footage (please note that the archive footage is removed from this resource but the full presentation is available for educators in the UK on the Into Film website. • Role on the Wall activity sheet • Timeline activity sheet.

This pack provides worksheets and activities for members to analyse stills and clips from any archive film or photograph. The activities will help young people to develop their personal analysis and interpretation of primary sources in addition to creating their own texts inspired by the archive footage. About 14-18 NOW 14-18 NOW is a five-year programme of extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War. Working with partners all across the UK, we commission new artworks from leading contemporary artists, musicians, designers and performers, inspired by the period 1914-18. These new artworks bring stories of the First World War to life, offer fresh perspectives and connect a global conflict from 100 years ago with our world today. So far more than 30 million people have experienced our programme. 14-18 NOW is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, by the DCMS. Into Film and 14–18 NOW are delighted to be collaborating on the creation of activities to deepen students’ engagement in history through archive film.