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ProCon

Social Media

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter—are they good for society? Pupils prepare for a class debate in which they voice their opinions on the issue. They read the main pro and con arguments, explore others' opinions, view videos, and discover the...
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University of North Carolina

Communication Studies

For Students 9th - 12th
A degree in communications incorporates disciplines such as business, law, and media as well. A writing handout offers prospective communications majors information about what kind of assignments to expect in a typical course....
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Visual and Performing Arts: Media Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a one-minute tour through the history of media arts. Examine a variety of media forms and be a media critic. Visit the Media Studio and learn about movie soundtracks, animation, and creating a storyboard. Meet different artists as...
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Education Development Center

Digital Media Arts: Introduction to Visual Arts and Digital Media

For Students 9th - 10th
Digital media curriculum for teaching high school students how to communicate through media. Students learn the fundamentals of art and design and the technical skills to prepare them for careers in the arts, media, and entertainment...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Communications Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features, Gene Nichols, Communications Manager at Good Shepherd. He is responsible for dealing with the media, especially newspapers and television programs. His best advice is to develop multiple skills and never...
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: Media Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Communications Commission provides an in-depth look at what the Mass Media Bureau is responsible for.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nccos: Exploring New Ways to Communicate Scientific Results

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the many types of media technology that scientists have available today to communicate the results of their research. These include social media tools, educational web pages, videos, virtual worlds, and podcasts. Many examples...
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Other

Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Device Free Dinner

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Several resources to help parents and kids understand and communicate about limiting device use during family meals and social get-togethers.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Art Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week we learn that art communicates ideas and feelings.
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BBC

Bbc News: Niger Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Niger is a country on the edge of the Sahara desert. This BBC profile includes an overview of the country's history, demographic and economic facts, information on its leaders and a listing of its communications media.
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: About the Fcc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC provides an in-depth look at the Federal Communications Commission and the job it performs.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wqed Education Programs: Clifford the Big Red Dog Programming

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This collection of resources has been designed to help teach character development and social-emotional skills to children ages four to seven. Each lesson follows a similar format, in which children can watch (watch video), read (read a...
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Other

Ethic Net: Codes by Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethic Net is a databank for European codes of journalism ethics translated into English. The project offers basic information on media ethics.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Virus Information and Prevention

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What are viruses and how do they spread? Find resources for students of all ages that explore the nature of viruses, how they are transmitted, and the healthy habits we can all engage in to prevent their spread. From the common cold to...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Singapore. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Other

Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Society of Professional Journalists' code of Ethics. Created by media ethicist Jay Black, Ph.D., the site includes links to resources and information of SPJ's ethics hotline.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Electronic Communications

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science behind Electronic Communications. How does it work and where did it come from?
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Science Now! A Picture Is Worth

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A video clip asks students to explain how X-ray images communicate information. This is one in a series of creative writing prompts. [0:32]
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview on the East African country of Kenya. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, videos, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kyrgyzstan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the poor Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Tajikistan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the independent Central Asian country of Tajikistan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Turkmenistan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.