Educator Toolkit
The Jim Allison: Breakthrough Educator Toolkit is a companion resource for teaching the film in the classroom. It includes lessons, discussion questions, research and lab activities, and opportunities to explore careers in the fields of science and medicine. These activities can be used or adapted for use in high school, college, and post-secondary classrooms and are written to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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Lessons and Labs
We have divided the film up into 3 classroom-period-friendly segments that can be watched separately and have a set of companion activities.
Career Exploration
Breakthrough spotlights many different careers in the scientific field that can inspire your students. The following activities provide an opportunity to explore the many ways students pursue the sciences as well as the diversity of individuals in the field.
Bonus Materials
Thanks to the generosity of Dragonfly Therapeutics and Skyhawk Therapeutics, classroom and public viewing rights at educational institutions for Jim Allison: Breakthrough is available for educators and educational institutions at no cost.