Focus: Evidence‑based film quiz for Grades 6–12 that develops STEM literacy, ethical reasoning, and argument writing using Tomorrowland (2015).
Guide Summary:
Students weigh doom‑laden predictions against inventive optimism. Through Casey’s “Can we fix it?” challenge and the film’s secret community of builders, classes examine how forecasts, ethics, and design choices can either paralyze or empower societies to act. Ideal for cross‑curricular units (science × civics × ELA) and media studies.
10 high‑level vocabulary words from authentic dialogue
Discussion prompts (Socratic/open‑ended)
Teacher Guide (PDF/Google Doc), Answer Key
Student Worksheet (Google Slides / PPTX)
Google Forms self‑grading quiz (30 MCQ)
Skills Addressed:
Gathering and citing textual evidence from film dialogue
Analyzing theme, point of view, and argument
Scientific reasoning about models, uncertainty, and risk
Explanatory and argumentative writing tied to sources
Academic vocabulary in context
Teacher FAQ
How long does it take? 45–60 minutes for core quiz; 90+ minutes with discussion/extension. Prep needed? Assign Google Forms/Docs; print PDFs if desired. No other prep. Standards? CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.W.1.
DISCLAIMER: This worksheet and question set for Tomorrowland (2015) is independently compiled for classroom discussion and analysis. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the film’s producers, distributors, or related rights holders. All dialogue excerpts are used for educational purposes under fair use. Ensure local compliance with screening and copyright guidelines.
