Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival - Feature (ATOM Study Guide)

Twenty-eight lost adventurers must fight for their lives after their only lifeline is destroyed in the most uninhabitable place on Earth – Antarctica. Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival (2022) reveals the true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance, told by the man who led the only team ever to have repeated their incredible feat – explorer and adventurer Tim Jarvis. Following in the beset crew’s footsteps, Tim reveals the enduring legacy of Shackleton’s crisis leadership in the face of impossible odds – a lesson more relevant to us now than ever before.

Curriculum Links:

Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival is a recommended resource for students in Years 7–12 in the learning areas of:

• English
• Geography
• History
• Media Arts
• Science

The documentary is also appropriate viewing for students in Years 5–6 in the learning areas of:

• English
• HASS
• Science

Teachers are advised to consult the Australian Curriculum and curriculum outlines relevant to their state or territory for further information.

Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival can be used to develop the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and is a relevant text for inquiry projects addressing the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priority Sustainability and the ideas and issues that are central to the film.

The empowering nature of the story told by Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival makes it a valuable resource for student leadership and student welfare programs given the documentary’s exploration of the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that allow individuals to respond to problems in a positive way, manage change and remain resilient.

Please note: This study guide covers the 91-minute feature-length version of Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival. A separate study guide for the 45-minute IMAX Experience is available here.