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Students compare and critically evaluate the different media as sources of news, develop criteria for defining "news", experience the editorial process of selecting news stories and detect bias in news reporting. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students recognize and assess the impact of opinion and bias as presented by print media. They make conclusions about the impact of these opinions and biases as presented in the articles and record these conclusions on chart pages. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students compare and contrast a variety of daily newspapers in order to detect bias. They critically analyze the role the media plays in responsibly reporting government activities. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students examine data about the effects of speed in car accidents. They create their own media campaign about safety while driving. They share their ideas with the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine how advertising and the media affect self-image. They watch and discuss a video, identify feminine and masculine ideals, evaluate ads with negative images, and create a 'Magazine Ad Review' booklet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the specifics and effects of different media on an audience. They use handouts to analyze and annotate picture books and then transfer these skills to a medium of their choice. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students consider the obstacles to education in Haiti. They play an Internet game assuming the roles of family members living in rural Haiti. They discuss the choices they made, the outcomes and the problems faced while playing the game. Full Review »
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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students answer a variety of discussion questions about human rights and how they may apply to and influence formal literature, the media, educational textbooks, advertising, and commercial publications. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate the role of newspaper print media and the various literary features found therein. They read various articles and identify the author's intention and how the media is used to accomplish the purpose. Then students compare the news media to accepted Catholic traditions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the obstacles in education faced by young girls in developing countries. Through discussion, they explore what international documents protect this basic human right. Full Review »

