October Sky

In science class, we recently watched a movie relating to science, math and character education. The movie we watched was October Sky. It was about a young man who wanted bigger and better things then other peoples expectations of him.
This movie connects to character education becuase it shoes self-control. Homer and his pals, failed rocket lift off many times. Instead of getting mad and making the situation worse, they tried again. Their self-control showed the whole town that if you keep trying, you can do whatever you plan on. After many test rockets they got a succesful, high in the air lift off. The movie showed cooperation when the team worked together to build a more efficiant rocket. Also they cooperated with the teachers, and metal workers. With everyones help they were succesfull. With out cooperation in a group, nothing can be completed. It also showed respect. When the group had to pick one person to go to the science convention, they picked Homer. They knew he had earned it, and studied alot of rocket science to get there.
This movie showed science and math connections too. When they got in trouble with the cops, they used math to show they were innocent of setting a fire. They showed that the power, and angles of the rocket they fired , and the wind, couldnt match up with that spot. This movie was very educational and was alot more than just the eyes.