Movie Guides with Questions & Answer Keys for Grades K–12
Close-viewing prompts, discussion questions, and answer keys for ELA, Film Studies, Social Studies & Science.
Free Movie Guides
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Free Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie Guide (PG - 2016)
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Percy Jackson | The Lightning Thief Movie Guide (PG-2010)
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Free Home Alone 2 Movie Guide (PG - 1992)
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No-Prep Emergency Sub Plans for Elementary Teachers
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Movie Guide Questions made for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG - 2000)
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Zootopia Movie Guide (PG – 2016)
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Inside Out Movie Guide (PG - 2015)
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By Grade Level - Find guides matched to your students’ level and maturity.
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Elementary
Incorporating movies into the elementary classroom can be a highly effective teaching...
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Junior High
These movie guides are recommended for junior high students. Consequently they are...
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High School
These movie guides are recommended for high school students. Consequently they are...
By Subject - Browse by the classes you teach to plan faster.
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Science Related
All Science related movie and video guides available on K12MovieGuides.
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Spanish/Español
These movie guides have questions that are 100% in Spanish/Español. Since the...
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Social Studies | History Related
All Social Studies | History Related movie and video guides available on...
Popular Classroom Uses
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Coming-of-Age (ELA)
See Movie GuidesAnalyze theme, POV, and character arcs to strengthen literary thinking.
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Teamwork & Grit
See Movie GuidesHighlight leadership roles and collaboration, perfect for sports units or P.E. Teachers.
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Ethics & Debate
See Movie GuidesArgue claims with evidence; explore dilemmas, civil rights, and consequences.
Testimonials
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13th (TVMA – 2016)
I used this resource with my Sociology class while watching the documentary 13th on Netflix. It was incredibly helpful, as it provided pause points throughout the film with questions that guided student thinking and discussion. This approach worked much better for my students than trying to recall everything after the documentary ended.
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Inside Out 2 (PG - 2024)
"Great resource to use when teaching Zones of Regulation. Adapted some materials to meet my lessons goals and the needs of my students."
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12 Angry Men (NR – 1957)
"Every resource from TeacherTravis is excellent. I always know I will get great results from my students and can rely on the content to be considerate and standards-based."
Christy R. – Apr 18 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Browse by Focus
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Documentary
Documentary movies are a valuable asset in the educational landscape, offering a...
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Holiday Classics
Holiday Classics Movie Guides turn a film period into a standards-aligned lesson...
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Interdisciplinary STEM
Interdisciplinary STEM Movie Guides turn a film period into a standards-aligned lesson...
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Pixar Short Video Guide Super-Duper AMAZING Bundle SAVE 50% | 30 PACK
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Liberty's Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 1 - 40 Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google
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Bill Nye the Science Guy Complete Series | 100 Episode Worksheet Bundle
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How do I download after purchase?
You’ll see a download link on the order confirmation page, receive an email with the link, and—if you created an account—can re-download anytime from My Account.
Do guides include answer keys?
Yes, almost all of them, including freebies, if not it will be clearly stated in the description.
Are CCSS or other standards supported?
Yes! All movie guides are aligned to CCSS and most of them cover CCRA.R.1–2 for close viewing, SL.1 for discussion, W.1/W.2 for writing; and NGSS for science-related videos.
How do these support English Learners?
Most guide builds receptive (listening/reading) and productive (speaking/writing) language across WIDA’s key uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, Argue.
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The Crucible Movie Guide (1996): Teach Groupthi...
The Crucible is one of the best “thinking texts” in ELA—especially when students can see how fear spreads. This post gives you a clean viewing structure, discussion moves, and a...
The Crucible Movie Guide (1996): Teach Groupthi...
The Crucible is one of the best “thinking texts” in ELA—especially when students can see how fear spreads. This post gives you a clean viewing structure, discussion moves, and a...
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Black History Month for High School: A Film + P...
High school Black History Month units land best when students do more than “react.” They need structured analysis, evidence-based writing, and a way to connect individual stories to broader systems...
Black History Month for High School: A Film + P...
High school Black History Month units land best when students do more than “react.” They need structured analysis, evidence-based writing, and a way to connect individual stories to broader systems...
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Pair a Movie Guide With a Differentiated Classi...
Want movie day to feel like a real unit? Pair a K12MovieGuides viewing guide with a differentiated classic-text study guide that already exists.
Pair a Movie Guide With a Differentiated Classi...
Want movie day to feel like a real unit? Pair a K12MovieGuides viewing guide with a differentiated classic-text study guide that already exists.