Media Studies Lesson Plans

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10 Views: 10th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students explain the impact that the media may have in shaping their intellectual and emotional responses to current events. They examine broadcast and Web-based news sites to find subtexts through the use of language, audio, and visual elements.

Media Babies

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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.

Free Media

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Students discover the difference between free media and corporate media sources. They examine radio stations in El Salvador and the United States. They also complete a media survey.

Life, Camera, Action

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Students investigate the history, politics and culture of Somalia. They analyze media coverage and portrayal of the country. They focus on the role of media in reporting on Somalia and the current debate over the film Black Hawk Down.

Media Coverage of the Vietnam War

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Students understand the origins and consequences of the Vietnam War. They explain the role of the media in American politics and analyze the impact of political changes brought about by the media.

Media Coverage of the Vietnam War

18 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students explain the origins and consequences of the Vietnam War and the role of the media in American politics. They analyze the impact of political changes brought about by the media and how important freedom of press is in a democratic society.

Minding the Media

8 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

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.

Class in the Media: Writing a Television Show

1 Views: 10th - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

Students look at popular media presentations to determine what type of messages they convey about class and class-linked behavior. They listen to contemporary music to explore how the songs touch upon social class issues. They read Internet articles, and watch current television shows before writing journal entries about the issue.

Comparing Print To Electronic Media

3 Views: 11th - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

Students are exposed to samples of news stories conveyed in different media and analyze the effects of how the story is conveyed on the receiver's perception of the story. They explore how media affects their perceptions.

[PDF] Talk Shows

3 Views: 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students are exposed to different types of media in order to investigate the tendency of being exposed to a set of values that run contrary to conservative values. They role play a television program in order to communicate the values of the writers.