Appropriate age group(s) or grade(s):
3rd grade and up.

Estimated time to complete activity (if applicable):
2 1/2 hours.

Materials needed (if applicable):
ticket to a film
rented video

Instructions or description of technique:
1. Find a movie that's playing in a theater or rent a movie that directly relates to your child? studies and interests.

2. Read up on the subject of inquiry prior to viewing the film.

3. Have questions in mind before you see the film.

4. Ask your child to observe the customs of the people in the film, their belief systems, their clothing, thier diet, and the language they speak.

5. Have a conversation about the film afterwards to discuss their findings.