
We are doing a film study on October Sky. The film is based on the true story of Homer Hickman and his humble beginnings in the coal mining community of Coalwood, West Virginia and his ambition to go to space.
The story focuses on the friendship of 4 boys who triumph against the odds to build a rocket of their own after the launch of Sputnik. The boys go on to enter the a National science competition and win scholarship to university.
This inspiring story leads to loads of opportunity to discuss themes and the development of the characters in the film. We will also be doing some historical research into the events of the time and the students will be asked to write an essay at the completion of the unit.
The story focuses on the friendship of 4 boys who triumph against the odds to build a rocket of their own after the launch of Sputnik. The boys go on to enter the a National science competition and win scholarship to university.
This inspiring story leads to loads of opportunity to discuss themes and the development of the characters in the film. We will also be doing some historical research into the events of the time and the students will be asked to write an essay at the completion of the unit.