Create. Communicate. Collaborate. Take learning to another level by pairing an IMAX documentary with hands-on IMAX learning labs. Marbles IMAX Learning Labs engage students in challenge, choice and unique activities connected to NC Standards. Learning Labs fall into five content areas that build on concepts introduced in IMAX educational documentaries.
Learning Labs are 45 minutes. Learning Labs are optional, although encouraged to build on documentary content.
American History
Travel across the country and through time to explore democracy, U.S. history, culture and geography. Investigate America's beginnings and learn more about the people who make up our nation. Dive into civil rights, cultural influences and the responsibilites of citizenship.
Pair with these IMAX Documentaries:
Curriculum Matches
SOCIAL STUDIES: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.G.1, 5.C&G.1, 5.C&G.2, 5.C.1, 6.C&G.1, 7.C&G.1, 8.H.1, 8.H.2, 8.H.3, 8.G.1, 8.C&G.1, 8.C.1
Animals & Ecosystems
Conduct research across the world's oceans, and travel to the Arctic, Africa and China. Investigate animal behavior, ecosystems, conservation efforts and the impact of humans on the environment.
Pair with these IMAX Documentaries:
Oceans 3D
Superpower Dogs 3D
Backyard Wilderness 3D
Born to be Wild 3D
Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D
Pandas 3D
Curriculum Matches
SCIENCE: 4.L.1, 5.L.2, 6.L.2, 8.P.2, 8.E.1, 8.L.3
Our Universe
Train to be an astronaut and build knowledge about astronomy, space exploration and the electromagnetic spectrum. Investigate stars, planets and moon phases. Learn about the tools and technology that make space research possible.
Pair with these IMAX Documentaries:
Apollo 11 2D
Hidden Universe 3D
Journey To Space 3D
Curriculum Matches
SCIENCE: 4.E.1, 6.E.1
STEM Discovery
Explore STEM careers and cutting-edge science and technology. See what it’s like to work in engineering, aerospace, biosciences and environmental science. Learn how new discoveries enable scientists and innovators to solve problems.
Presented In Partnership With
Pair with these IMAX Documentaries:
Backyard Wilderness 3D
Dream Big 3D
Journey To Space 3D
Mysteries of the Unseen World 3D
Curriculum Matches
SCIENCE: 4.P.3, 5.P.1, 6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3
Weather & Natural Disasters
Become a first responder and build knowledge about the atmosphere, weather patterns, climates, severe weather and natural disasters. Use scientific tools to gather data, make weather predictions and learn about emergency preparedness.
Presented In Partnership With
Pair with these IMAX Documentaries:
Extreme Weather 3D
Curriculum Matches
SCIENCE: 5.E.1, 6.P.1, 6.E.2, 7.E.1