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The Martian: Film Guide

The Martian
The Martian
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Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at The Martian (2015), an abandoned survivor story set in space, based on a best-selling novel.This guide is useful for exploring topics including Biology, English, PSHE and Design & Technology in addition to highlighting themes surrounding travel and exploration, space and planets, scientific theories, scientists and inventors, technology, fame and consumerism, and mental health.

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