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The Iron Giant: Film Guide

The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
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Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at The Iron Giant (1999), a superbly animated adaptation following young Hogarth's discovery of a colossal, friendly robot, and his plight to protect him from government agents.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Science, Design and Technology, Citizenship and English in addition to highlighting themes surrounding robots and artificial intelligence, scientists and inventors, technology, books, growing up, friendships and The Cold War.

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