The World in the Movies

A guide to teaching citizenship through film

This free guide suggests a wide range of ways to explore citizenship issues by using feature films. We are very interested in your feedback and further suggestions. Please let us know what you think about this website and what experiences you have using these and other films in class. Contact us at Education resources

IntroductionIntroduction

An introduction to using films to teach citizenship.

Film and curriculumFilm and curriculum

Citizenship themes you can explore with films as part of the National Curriculum.

Thinking about filmsThinking about films

Approaches to teaching with moving image media and concepts of film analysis.

Using films in the classroomUsing film in the classroom

Guidelines for using films effectively in a classroom setting.

Recommended filmsRecommended films

Ideas for using 16 films to support citizenship education.

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2010