April and the Extraordinary World: Guide

April and the Extraordinary World
April and the Extraordinary World

Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at April and the Extraordinary World (2015), which sees young scientist April trying to finish her parents' project to invent an invincibility serum in smoggy, steam-powered Paris.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Design and Technology, Art and Design, and Geography in addition to highlighting themes surrounding the environment, scientists and inventors, graphic novels/comics, urban life, family, historical periods, foreign language films, child safety and European countries.

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This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • Design and Technology
  • Geography

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