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- 6th - 12th
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Students reflect on the fairness of rating movies, television, radio, books, magazines, Web sites and other media. They submit their own entries for a media rating guide. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the issue of race in television since the 1950's, focusing specifically on African-American entertainers. After researching important issues, events, and television personalities of specific decades, students create TV guide issues. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students, after reading the book, Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day students write the story from a chosen character's point of view. This lesson can be used with other wordless picture books. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain economic principles through media education. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the controversy over the recent FCC vote to loosen restrictions on media ownership. After researching the background and position of local radio stations, students evaluate and make recommendations about free speech. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students form and express an opinion on students and television censorship. After examining video clips of a fairy tale and reading Stephen King's essay, students produce an essay on the author's motivation and credibility. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine different types of media and genres in this unit. They identify the characteristics of each type of genre. They also examine their relationship with certain genres. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students work together to evaluate different media sources. They identify bias in media and examine the role of competition. They summarize their main points in a paper. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss at what age children should be exposed to electronic media. After reading an article, they identify the types of media products for infants and toddlers. They predict the effects of the media on the children at various stages of development. They write their opinion on the marketing of this group in an essay. Full Review »
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