Teach Secondary Issue 13.6

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022, 161 MINUTES, 12A) CURRICULUM LINKS: Citizenship, art and design, politics This highly anticipated sequel to Black Panther commences with the funeral of King T’Challa (following the real-world death of renowned actor Chadwick Boseman).With the Kingdom ofWakanda inmourning,Queen Ramonda and Princess Shuri take some time away to grieve their loss.This period of peace is interrupted by a sudden attack fromNamor, ruler of the underwater kingdomofTalokan, forcing Wakanda to defend itself against a formidable invading power.This is another exciting addition to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, and a visual feast ofAfro-futurism. Discussion questions: • Based on what we’re shown, to what extent could Namor’s actions throughout the film be justified? • What are some of the coremessages containedwithin Black Panther:Wakanda Forever? • Would you havemade the same decision as Shuri, following her confrontation with Namor at the end of the film? If not,why not? • What similarities and differences are there in the film’s portrayals ofTalokanil and Wakandan society? Head online to intofilm.org to streamthis film for free anddownload thefilmguide containingTeacher’sNotes; lookout also for our online resources tomarkBlackHistory Month – see bit.ly/ts136-BPWF formore details A F E W M I N U T E S O F D E S I G N Redraw or trace the shape below. The shape is unfinished. Finish it in a logical and pleasing way so that the outline is continuous. Sam Strickland @Strickomaster How to think critically…Possess lots of knowledge. Know lots. Subjects like English, History, Geography, Politics, Science,Maths, Art & Design (to name but a few) will hugely support with this… James Eldon @EldonPrincipal As school budgets become evermore stretched, savemoney on elaborate rewards by allowing part of your yard to become green withmildew.Then at the end of each term, the awardwinning students jet wash the yard. No greater pleasure and a community reward.What a wellie joy! Follow us via @teachsecondary – and let us knowwhat you’re thinking Retweets Who’s been saying what on Twitter this month? Get Into Film TEACHER TAL ES True stories fromthe education chalkface HOWZAT! One ofmy colleagues in the PE department was assigned to accompany the school cricket teamto amatch at the local independent school – but hailing froma Welsh school that never played cricket, he was a little unsure of umpiring etiquette.His counterpart at the independent school was immaculately turned out in a white coat; our representative was resplendent in t-shirt and shorts. Relations deteriorated furtherwhenmy colleague was required to adjudicate on a close run-out call.Having previouslywatched umpires officiating at American baseball games onTV, hemoved nimbly to one side, confidentlywaved his arms across his body and loudly declared, “SAFE!” –much to the despair of the opposition umpire. Not only that, but whenever a wicket fell, my colleague indicated not with the traditional raised index finger, but with a dramatic point towards the pavilionwhile bellowing “You’re outta here!” We were never invited back... I’ve heardworse excuses I once asked aY7 boywhy his shirt wasn’t tucked into his trousers.With supreme confidence, he toldme “Every time I putmy hand up to answer a question, it falls out.” Can’t argue with that... Have amemorable true school tale or anecdote ofyour own? Share the details, andfindmore amusing stories, at schoolhumour.co.uk #32 F INI SHING WELL 09 teachwire.net/secondary N E WS | S E P T / O C T