Plot
Who narrates the film Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth?
Meryl Streep
How old is Finn?
Seven years old
What is the family’s apartment full of that shows their curiosity about the world?
Books and interesting objects
What trait motivates all the characters in the story?
Curiosity
What do we call the plan of action or sequence of events in a story?
Plot
What special day does the film take place on?
Earth Day
What personality trait makes Finn impatient?
He wants to learn everything quickly without slowing down to appreciate it
What setting represents the beauty and wonder of the Earth?
The park (Central Park)
What do Finn’s parents encourage him to do besides learning?
Slow down and appreciate the world
What word means “to be thankful for something and to understand its value”? (Starts with “A”)
Appreciate
Where do Finn’s parents want to take him to celebrate Earth Day?
On a bike ride through Central Park
What ironic thing happens when Finn rides his bike through the park?
He talks about wanting to learn about nature while ignoring the beautiful nature around him
What mysterious place helps Finn learn to appreciate people, animals, and nature?
The Museum of Everything’s magical exhibit
According to the film, why is kindness important?
Because it helps us care for nature and for each other
What word describes something that is strange, unknown or hard to understand? (Starts with “M”)
Mysterious
What does Finn trick his parents into doing instead of going for a bike ride?
Going to the Museum of Everything
How does Finn’s dad help him when he feels overwhelmed?
He shares that he sometimes feels the same way, reminding Finn they are connected and not alone
What special location do Finn and his family go to when the power goes out?
The rooftop
How does the film show that everything on Earth is connected?
The museum exhibit shows how all parts of nature affect each other and must be protected
What does the word “prevent” mean?
To stop something from happening
What is the main message Finn learns at the end of the film?
It’s not enough to understand the world, you also need to appreciate and experience it
How does Finn change from the beginning to the end of the story?
At first he only wants to learn facts, but by the end he appreciates the Earth, feels connected to others, and understands kindness matters
How do the settings show Finn’s journey of understanding and connection to the Earth?
Each place reveals a different stage of Finn’s growth — from curiosity, to appreciation, to connection with others
How do Finn’s feelings of being “small” change when he connects with others?
He realises he’s not alone, and that connection with others makes the world less overwhelming
What does the word “deepen” mean in the context of understanding or feelings?
To make something more serious, detailed, or intense