By: Rital Miller & Joslyn Stamp
“Finding Nemo” is a heartwarming film of a father, Marlin, trying to find his son, Nemo. The movie is set in the Great Barrier Reef where these 2 clownfish live. A predator attack in the reef resulted in the death of Marlin’s wife and most of their eggs, making him very protective over Nemo. After Nemo begins to attend school, they went on a trip which ended in Nemo being captured by a group of divers and taken to a fish tank in a dental office in Sydney. With Nemo trying to escape and Marlin trying to rescue his son, both characters learn empowerment and fearlessness, ultimately strengthening their bond once reunited. This movie offers rich opportunities for exploring STEM and SEL themes as the movie introduces various marine life, ecosystems, and the importance of resilience and teamwork.
The movie emerges its viewers into the underwater world showcasing the diversity of marine life. It illustrates careers like Marine Biology as Dori and Bruce the shark provide insights on the different types of species and their behaviors. The film shows how the ecosystem is connected, portraying the significance of coral reefs to their environments. The move also explores SEL themes such as Self and Social Awareness and Relationship skills. Marlin has a drastic character arc as we follow his growth from being overly cautious to learning how to trust others. Dori also shows a lot of empathy and encourages others' differences, highlighting that friendships with difficulty can always recover when you understand the other perspective.
“Finding Nemo” highlights new perspectives on family dynamics, emphasizing the bond between parents and children. These relationships need balance in both protection and independence. It also champions the notion that perceived weaknesses, like Dori’s short term memory loss, can turn into strengths promoting a move inclusive view of different abilities.
“Finding Nemo” is not only an amazing animated film for entertainment but also offers a lot of STEM and SEL learning opportunities. The movie rating is G, and I personally recommend this movie for any age since it teaches both children and parents about balance when in a family dynamic while showing the great wonders of the ocean. By blending both storytelling and educational elements, “Finding Nemo” empowers the next generation to explore sciences and foster educational intelligence to understand the world around them.
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