Three lessons from the NFB for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - This film "...can be a starting point for discussions about peer pressure, respect, sharing and cooperation, and empathy. For older students, the conversation can move towards how groups can influence/negate a bully culture and how bystanders can unknowingly reinforce bully behaviours."

2. Door to Door - This film "...encourag{es] positive, open dialogue between two grade levels...highlighting the proactive results of conflict resolution."

3. Glasses - "This film highlights ideas related to peer pressure, inclusivity and friendship." *Warning - mention of self-harm.

These three lessons from NFB can be used for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - shows how a community can deal with a bully. There are two teacher guides in CAMPUS (remember as a teacher in SK you have full access to CAMPUS for free!)

2. Discrimination: Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia - the story of a young girl who faces bullying because of her body. There is a viewing guide and a lesson plan to go with this film.

3. Cyberbullying - Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows - this story deals with cyberbullying and the impacts it can have. This connects media studies and bullying. A lesson is provided.

Four mini-lessons have been created to address this topic. Highlighting Indigenous-made films from the NFB collection, the lessons will help students understand the spirit and intent of the treaties and provide them with the information they need to discuss the issues of access to drinking water, health care and education. In a spirit of reconciliation and co-operation, students are encouraged to write, record and share their Land Acknowledgement statements on social media

Ages: 8+

Coping with stress is a skill we need to teach at school across a wide breadth of subjects.

> QU’EST-CE QUE L’ÉCOLE DE L’OCÉAN?
L’Université Dalhousie et l’Ocean Frontier Institute se sont associés avec l’Office national du film pour créer École de l’Océan, une expérience d’apprentissage par enquête gratuite et innovante.

À l’École de l’Océan, les apprenants explorent les habitats des fonds marins du golfe du Saint-Laurent au moyen de la réalité virtuelle. Ils se prennent en photo avec une baleine grandeur nature en réalité augmentée et dissèquent une morue virtuelle. Ils apprennent l’histoire de la morue racontée par un artiste autochtone dans une animation originale. Des vidéos à 360° les transportent dans des endroits qu’ils ne pourraient jamais visiter autrement, comme des forêts de kelp ou une île tropicale située à 550 kilomètres au large de la côte pacifique du Costa Rica.

L’expérience de l’École de l’Océan commence par une grande question posée aux élèves — un défi qui oriente leur enquête. Chaque élément média est accompagné d’une activité personnalisable que les enseignants peuvent attribuer par Google Classroom ou télécharger aux fins d’utilisation en classe. À la fin de chaque module, les apprenants élaborent un plan d’action visant à résoudre les problèmes sociaux et environnementaux auxquels ils ont été sensibilisés.

L'École de l’Océan donne à la prochaine génération de citoyens de l’Océan, de chercheurs et d’innovateurs les connaissances et les outils pour explorer et concevoir des solutions innovantes aux problèmes urgents auxquels font face les océans de la planète.

> POUR ACCÉDEZ
Si vous en êtes à votre première visite à l'École de l'Océan, vous devrez créer et confirmer votre compte ONF.

Mini Lesson for Beauty: Beyond the Binary
Themes:
Diversity/Pluralism – Identity
Family Studies / Home Economics – Child Development, Family Diversity and Challenges
Health / Personal Development – Human Growth and Development, Identity
Recommended Ages: 12 and up

Beauty: Beyond the Binary follows five gender-diverse youth as they share experiences (both affirming and challenging) that have influenced their journey towards becoming and expressing their authentic selves.

Activities are included.

Ages: 6-7

Overarching Question: Is it normal to be anxious at school?

*Watch the video
*Complete the provided activities

Ages: 16+

Overarching Question: How do we define success and how does this definition impact our lives?

NFB's collection of educational films and resources.
Remember, as a SK teacher, you have access to materials here.

NFB Education is proud to partner with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to help teachers educate students about Indigenous realities during National Truth and Reconciliation Week, as well as throughout the year.

This year, the theme of National Truth and Reconciliation Week is “Remembering the Children,” where we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. The expanded program features age-appropriate material for students in Grades 1–12.

All sessions will be held virtually on Hubilo. Registration is required to stream live or pre-recorded sessions and to participate in the Q&A segment. The link for registration is provided on this page.

About Ocean School:
Ocean School is a free environmental education resource for students in grades 5–12. Our inspiring and immersive multimedia resources featuring linear and 360˚ videos, VR/AR, interactive media and hands-on projects and activities are offered in English and French. Our cross-curricular content spans science, social studies, language arts and more!

Ocean School is the result of a dynamic partnership between the National Film Board of Canada and the Ocean Frontier Institute at Dalhousie University. A team of scientists, educators, and storytellers are creating innovative and engaging content that illustrates how we all have a role to play in protecting the ocean and seeks to inspire the next generation to take action!
Visit Ocean School: https://oceanschool.nfb.ca/

Ages: 8-12

Start a conversation with your students about mental health and how taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies.