Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Cyberbullying and the Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Research, role-playing, and reflection are the three “R’s” that form the basis of an examination of Cyberbullying. Although based on the Criminal Code of Canada, the included scenarios and case studies provide valuable resources for a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Propaganda/Stereotypes Used in the Media

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students write a character sketch on a television character who they feel is a stereotype.  In this propaganda/stereotype lesson, students discuss the definition of the terms and ways that the media uses both.  Students relate...
Handout
Other

The Ethical Spectacle: Libel and Slander

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief definition of libel and slander.
Activity
Other

Beginning Reporting: Libel and the Reporter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a definition of libel and some easy -to-follow explanations of how this might apply in various situations.
Handout
Other

Free Advice Legal: What Is Defamation?

For Students 9th - 10th
The term defamation is defined and briefly discussed here. More information can be accessed from this resource on libel and slander.
Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Falwell v Flynt Trial (1984)

For Students 9th - 10th
Asked about his first sexual experience by an interviewer, Reverend Jerry Falwell said, "I never really expected to make it with Mom, but then after she showed all the other guys in town such a good time, I thought 'What the hell!'"...

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