A Wrinkle in Time Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie Have you read A Wrinkle in Time? If yes, what did you think about it? If no, what type of book do you think it might be based on the title? (Tap prior knowledge) What is science f...

Mars Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   What do you know about Mars? Why do you think humans have always been fascinated by Mars?    During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at the following ...

Birds Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   What kinds of birds do you see where you live? What do you hope to learn about birds??   During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at the following time...

Fireworks Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   Where have you seen fireworks? Describe what they were like. What do you hope to learn about fireworks?    During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop a...

Wounded Knee Massacre Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you think the Wounded Knee Massacre may have been about? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you want to know about Wounded Knee Massacre? (Set goals)   During the Movi...

Benjamin Franklin Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie: What do you know about Benjamin Franklin? What is he famous for inventing? (Tap prior knowledge)  What else is Franklin famous for aside from his inventions? (Make inferences/P...

Charles Darwin Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   Who do you think Charles Darwin was? What do you know about the theory of evolution? What do you hope to learn?  During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at th...
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New Topic: Regions of the Thirteen Colonies

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We are excited to present our new and improved movie about the original colonies. In Regions of the Thirteen Colonies, Tim and Moby explore the stories behind the New England, Middle, and Southern Col...

Penguins Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   What do you know about penguins? What do you want to know about penguins?   During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at the following times in the movi...

Bill of Rights Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   When do you hear people discussing the Bill of Rights? What do you know about the Bill of Rights?    During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at the fo...