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Growth Mindset in Zootopia
The phrase “growth mindset” is thrown around a
lot in education. You’ve probably downloaded
a resource or two that helps kids consider their
own growth mindset, make some goals, reflect
on their progress, etc., and these resources are
AWESOME. I know because I use them too!
One piece that was missing though, was
recognizing it in the “wild” (please excuse the
double meaning there). When students train
themselves to look for growth mindset, they
tend to see it way more often and as a result,
appreciate it more and recognize when it pays
off. This leads to their own growth mindset
growth!
To teach seeking growth mindset, I show
Zootopia in class. And yes, I teach high school.
The kids love it! Use this resource purposefully if
you have time for an entire Growth Mindset unit,
or squeeze it in during those random weird
weeks around state testing, Thanksgiving Break,
or back to school.
I hope you enjoy this! Please let me know if
there are any other movies you know that
encourage Growth Mindset that could also
work here!
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Examples of Growth Mindset in Zootopia

It’s film study time! Just a reminder, a film study looks a little different than watching a movie. At home you might
lay down, check your phone, chat with friends, cook food, or fold laundry while watching a movie, and that’s
great! However, when we are doing a film study, we show our critical thinking by sitting up, putting our phones
away, leaning in, taking notes, and watching the screen. Please help us keep film studies academic so we can do
them often J
As we watch, take notes in the columns below, citing specific examples from the film rather than generalizations.

Name of Lt. Judy Hops Nick Wilde Your Choice (circle)

Gideon Gray
Character Mayor Lionheart
Bellweather
Stu & Bonnie Hops
Chief Bogo

When we first meet

the character, do
they demonstrate a
growth or a fixed
mindset? How you
know?

As the movie
progresses, how is
this mindset
challenged?

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Your Choice
Name of Lt. Judy Hops Nick Wilde
Same as other page,

Character list here:

At the end of the

movie, what kind of
mindset does this
character
demonstrate? How
can we tell?

How have they

changed from the
beginning of the film
to the end?

3
 Zootopia After Viewing
In your own words, explain what Zootopia can teach us about mindset. Use
examples from the film to support your claim.