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Media Education Lesson Plans
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Students view a documentary, read articles, discuss and write about Europe's struggle with strained U.S. relations, increased terrorist activity, a growing Muslim population and the logistics of uniting under the European Community.
Students participate in a WebQuest designed to take them on a journey into the darkness that is race predjudice and the often-violent means in which it is manifested. They investigate the murder of a 14-year-old Chicago boy visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955.
Students recognize that many points of view may exist on any given topic. They share their point of view on a variety of subjects and examine the sources of their beliefs and opinions.
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.
Pupils examine the rule of law and government in this civics lesson. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.
Eighth graders explore the concept of advertising. In this advertising lesson, 8th graders examine current magazine advertisements for persuasive techniques. Students choose products and create print ads. Students also prepare and perform persuasive commercials for class.
