Strange Invaders

- Cordell Barker,
- 2001,
- 8 min 27 s

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Synopsis
Education

Cordell Barker strikes again with this hilarious Oscar®-nominated animated short about a new addition to the family. This film is a must-see film for parents of young children and a cautionary tale for those planning a family. Part science-fiction, part autobiography, Strange Invaders is another irrepressible comedy from the director of the much-loved classic The Cat Came Back.

Grade 9 - 12

Family Studies/Home Economics / Parenting

Teaching Guides

Guide 1

Educational purpose:

Generate discussions regarding the many changes in a family’s life upon the arrival of a baby. Challenge students to think about the misconceptions that couples often have about how their new lives will be as parents. Suggest some ways in which new parents could better prepare themselves for the changes that come with the birth of a child. This film deals with mature subject matter .