Eighth Grade: Film Guide

Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Eighth Grade (2018), a coming of age story that follows a teenage girl as she endures her final week of eighth grade while navigating the perilous world of social media. This guide if useful for exploring topics including Media Studies, PSHE Education and Psychology in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family and friendships, abuse, anti-bullying, child safety, mental health, gender representation and school.

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This Resource Supports

  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies
  • PSHE Education
  • Psychology

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