Films for Learning, Thinking and Doing

Of all the many teaching tools technology has brought to the classroom, the motion picture and its companion, videotape, remain the best method for extending the classroom and for providing programming ideas for teachers and librarians.

Mary D. Lankford uses film to reinforce library skills. For each film title, she includes a synopsis, producer, format, and grade level, as well as classroom activities that apply to a variety of subject areas and exercises for using the media centre and sharpening research skills.

The film titles cover subjects such as biography, history, folktales, literature, mythology, science, technology, and guidance; all are current and widely available.