A Screening Program for NYC Schools
An exciting STEM opportunity for NYC students!
Students will enjoy a free movie about the human body and meet a scientist from the New York Academy of Sciences.
EDUCATIONAL FILM SCREENINGS
Students in New York City have the opportunity to attend a free screening of the new IMAX 3D documentary Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels as part of an initiative to get kids excited about a career in STEM. The 40-minute documentary is about the human body and the exciting innovations in medical science and technology that are allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. The film is aligned with NYSSLS standards and is for students in grades 3 through 12. Seventeen screenings will take place in movie theaters across NYC, but teachers can also screen the film at school as well. Learn more about the film.
MEET A SCIENTIST
After each theater screening, students will engage with a scientist from the New York Academy of Sciences who will share their personal journey to becoming a scientist and lead a discussion about the opportunities for careers in STEM.
SCREENING LOCATIONS & DATES
Screenings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island will start in October 2024 and continue through Spring 2025. For schools in Queens, the program will take place starting in Fall 2025 at the New York Hall of Science. A detailed list of screening dates and locations is available in the registration link.
FREE HANDS-ON STEM ACTIVITIES
The film comes with a free Educator Guide with hands-on activities aligned with NYSSLS standards. These activities are available for teachers to conduct in the classroom before or after seeing the film and are a good way to reinforce STEM learning from the film.
HOW TO REGISTER
Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island may register to attend a screening by clicking on the registration link. Schools that are unable to attend a screening can opt to screen the film at their school instead. Space is limited and sign-ups are first come, first served.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Students in grades 3 to 12 who attend school in New York City. Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island can participate during the 2024-2025 school year. Schools in Queen may schedule a field trip to see the film at the New York Hall of Science during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island can participate during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Schools in Queens can schedule a field trip to see the film at the New York Hall of Science during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Screenings in IMAX 3D and other movie theaters – 17 free screenings will take place across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island targeting 4,000 to 5,000 students in these boroughs. Space is limited and sign-ups will be first come, first served.
- Screenings in school auditoriums and classrooms – Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island may screen the film in their classrooms instead of a movie theater if they prefer. A streaming link will be provided upon registration.
The film will be available to schools in Queens through the New York Hall of Science starting in Fall 2025. Teachers in Queens can reach out directly to NYSCI for more information about booking a field trip to the film. Please contact ________ for more information.
A free Educator Guide with lesson plans aligned with NYSSLS standards is available for teachers who want to extend the learning from the film inside the classroom. Teachers can do an activity before or after seeing the film. Lesson plans are available here.
Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island can register to screen the film at their school instead of attending a movie theater. Teachers must register their school to receive the screening link.
This program is brought to you by the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences and made possible by the generous support of Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.
