Movies in the classroom evoke a variety of emotions — it just depends on who you ask. Students are usually elated by the thought of watching a movie in class. Your principals might attempt to limit the number of movies shown. But teachers… we know the necessity of movies from time to time.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite movies for your science classroom. Click on the title of the movie to read a more detailed synopsis from Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
- The Day after Tomorrow
A climatologist attempts to reunite with his son in the midst of an intense storm which catapults Earth into the Ice Age.
Premiered in 2004 | rated PG-13 - Extraordinary Measures
The story highlights twins born with a rare genetic disorder and their parents attempt to find a cure before their death.
Premiered in 2010 | rated PG - Medicine Man
A biochemist spends time in the Amazon Rainforest searching for a cure for cancer.
Premiered in 1992 | rated PG-13 - The March of the Penguins
This documentary highlights the habits of Emperor Penguins as they trek across the frozen tundra for breeding purposes.
Premiered in 2005 | rated G - Apollo 13
The lives of three NASA astronauts are endangered after the spacecraft suffers internal damage.
Premiered in 1995 | rated PG - October Sky
As Sputnik is launched, one boy’s life is changed. Homer Hickam begins building rockets through trial and error process and eventually learns that he has a shot at a national science fair.
Premiered in 1999 | rated PG - Microcosmos
Insect life is portrayed in a documentary-style film. Life in meadows and ponds are portrayed through incredible photographical images and video. Narrated in French.
Premiered in 1996 | rated G - Temple Grandin
A biopic centered around an autistic woman who defied the odds and earned a Ph.D in humane livestock. Temple Grandin is a professor at Colorado State University.
Premiered in 2010 | rated PG - Lorenzo’s Oil
When one family is devastated by the lack of a cure for their son’s disease (ALD), they begin the process of learning how to cease the disease.
Premiered in 1992 | rated PG-13 - Hidden Figures
This new film takes place during the space race between the United States and Russia, and chronicles the struggles of three women who worked for NASA.
Premiered in 2016 | rated PG
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Note: not all movies are appropriate for all ages; not all movies are designed to be shown in their entirety. Follow the guidelines set in place by your school.
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