Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The sixth grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state of Utah.
An analysis of the growing problem of food insecurity in America.
Making the case that the obesity epidemic in America’s children isn’t due to lack of exercise, but to excessive sugar …
Explores the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard, the gay student murdered in Laramie, WY.
Sag Harbor on Long Island in New York is a beachfront haven for Black/African American families. African Americans in the …
In this short documentary, young black men explain the particular challenges they face growing up in America.Utah State Board of …
Under the sea a whale tries to help the smaller creatures who are struggling with plastic waste. On land a …
This is an introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance …
Utah Film Center, in conjunction with Brolly Arts, is pleased to host the Beloved Community Film, study guide, and supporting …
This short documentary is the story of Peyton, an 11-year-old boy with an extremely rare and life-threatening disease called Xeroderma …
An animation that tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the …
Ian was born with cerebral palsy. All he wants is to make friends, although it seems impossible to achieve when …
Shewin’s heart pops out of his body and runs after the boy he likes. Sherwin has to chase after his …
This film follows the life journey of Ingrid Silva from the slums of Rio to the professional Ballet stage of …
Iron Hands (Tie Shou) tells the story of a determined 12-year-old girl who finds an unexpected ally in her bid …
JessZilla is about a ten-year-old with a fire in her heart for boxing and a dedicated father caught between supporting …
Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii and …
Let’s Eat follows the story of an immigrant mother and her daughter as they navigate through the beauty and challenges …
A knitted toy dinosaur must completely unravel itself to save the love of its life.Utah State Board of Education Core …
TAIKO Studios presents the story of Luna is a vibrant young Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. …
A stop motion animated skeleton is having trouble finding work in modern Hollywood and competing with all of the new …
A solitary fox finds itself improvising fatherhood for a freshly hatched baby bird.Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual …
The story of a boy who would rather spend his time indoors playing video games instead of discovering what’s waiting …
