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This month the spotlight is on adolesence on screen with a diverse collection of films and programmes to browse through - from nostalgic portraits of childhood innocence and comic depictions of teenage angst through to unsettling, sometimes violent visions of the young teen rebel and delinquent.

'The Promised Land' features a collection of films that explore some of the major issues associated with housing across the 20th century - including looks slums, social housing and suburban expansion.

And why not browse through our growing collection of starter and plenary ideas (Tops and Tails) as well as lesson suggestions (Lesson Bank) by following the links below.

EDUCATION ZONE

SPOTLIGHT ON...

MORE EDUCATION FEATURES

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YOUR IDEAS

Inspired? Have any great ideas you want to share with other teachers? Let us know

FESTIVAL FUN

'Tis the season to be muddy…

 

Adolescence

It's not all tantrums in these screen representations of young people.

THE PROMISED LAND?

Dance Lexie Dance (1996)  

Housing on Film

Slums, social housing and suburban expansion - housing issues explored on film.

SCREENING THEMES

Essentially British  

Screening Themes

Online exhibitions that use short films and extracts to explore particular themes including 'Britishness' and identity.

Tops and Tails

Have a browse through some starter and plenary ideas using everything from 1890s trick films to modern day sitcoms.

Tops and Tails

Show and Tell

One film, four teachers: making use of a touching tale of black/white childhood friendship, Jemima + Johnny.

Show and Tell

Lesson Bank

A bank of detailed lessons and resources, created by teachers for teachers.

Lesson Bank

Do It Yourself

An index of films, TV programmes and collections that teachers might find useful when planning lessons. Do with them what you will!

Do It Yourself