Superpower Dogs
Synopsis
Join an immersive IMAX® adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners.
Narrated by Chris Evans, Superpower Dogs follows six incredible canines and their human partners as they brave earthquakes and avalanches, protect endangered species and transform the lives of people with special needs. These heroic dogs use their keen senses, intelligence and devotion to make the world a better place.
Meet Halo, a rookie puppy training to join an elite disaster response team in Florida; Henry, an avalanche rescue expert saving lives in the Canadian Rockies; Reef, a Newfoundland lifeguard in the Italian Coast Guard; Ricochet, a surf therapy dog helping people with special needs; and the dynamic duo of Tipper and Tony, Bloodhounds fighting to save endangered species in Africa.
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Educational Value
Superpower Dogs offers students insight into animal behavior, adaptation, and the remarkable partnerships between humans and dogs. The film highlights how dogs’ natural abilities can be trained and enhanced to serve society in critical ways.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how dogs use their extraordinary senses like smell and hearing
- Explore the physical and behavioral adaptations of different dog breeds
- Learn about interspecies communication and the human-animal bond
- Discover how training and conditioning can enhance natural abilities
- Investigate careers involving animal care, training, and conservation
STEM Connections:
Science: Animal behavior, sensory systems, biological adaptations
Technology: Specialized equipment for working dogs, scent detection technology
Engineering: Design of canine rescue equipment and training facilities
Mathematics: Analyzing patterns, measuring abilities, calculating search areas
Educational Impact
Superpower Dogs provides valuable educational content that aligns with science curriculum standards. The film demonstrates key biological concepts through the fascinating stories of working dogs.
The educator’s guide offers 11 hands-on activities for grades 2-8, exploring topics such as animal adaptations, sensory perception, comparative anatomy, and environmental conservation.
Schools are encouraged to incorporate this film into their life science, ecology, and careers education to enhance student engagement and inspire interest in working with animals.
Film Details
School Group Bookings
Special group rates available for school field trips. Experience the amazing abilities of working dogs on the giant IMAX screen!
Group Rate: $7.99 per student
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