Science

Let’s be honest—those last few days of school can feel like survival mode. Students are checked out, grades are mostly in, and you need something meaningful without creating extra work for yourself. The good news? The right movie can still spark engagement, reinforce concepts, and give you a breather. Here are some tried-and-true, low-effort movies that still feel like teaching: October Sky Rating: PG Synopsis: Based on a true story, this film follows Homer Hickam, a coal min

March is Women's History Month, and some so many incredible ladies deserve more credit than they are getting. March is a time to celebrate the achievements, courage, and contributions of women throughout history. From scientists breaking barriers in STEM to writers shaping literature, from athletes challenging gender norms to activists changing the world, women’s stories inspire and empower us. One of the most engaging ways to explore these stories is through film. Movies bri

Frankenstein is an absolutely beautiful novel written by Mary Shelley in 1818. This Novel is still widely revered as a classic and is read far and wide by many for the first time every year. This novel provides so much educational content and pushes students to form their own opinions and use all of their critical thinking skills to look deeper into the story and themes and determine what they think is right and wrong, and decide for themselves if the monster was born, or cre

It’s finally that time of year again! The end of the school year is upon us. This time is equally hectic and boring. While some of us are pushing through material and trying to finish in time for final exams and EOCs, it never fails that there is always a little too much downtime. Within the last 2-4 weeks of school, things get confusing and hazy. Do I assign a project? How many students am I going to have today? Is anyone even listening? What do you mean I forgot it was fiel

As a science teacher, Earth day always holds a special place in my heart. April 22nd every year, my students take a day to celebrate the magnificent Earth we get to call home. These five movies not only help to embrace the beauty of our world, but also bring awareness to the importance of taking care of it as much as we can. These movies are all family friendly and safe to show a class of any age. Follow this button to an easy-to-use movie that works with any movie you choos

National Standards associated with the movie are located at the bottom of this article. Jurassic Park (the original 1993 film), is a classic. It is the ultimate biology movie that I love to show in class every year. Now, it is rated PG-13, which requires parent permission slips in the school I’m in even though all of my students are in high school, so be sure to check with your administrator before giving it a watch in class. This movie provides several real life science conc