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Researching and Compiling Survey Information Lesson PlanResearching and Compiling Survey Information Lesson Plan
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Researching and Compiling Survey Information

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Bring Internet research and social issues to your language arts class in this activity. After investigating the topic "Media Violence and How It Affects Teenagers" on the Internet, middle schoolers work in groups to compile their information into survey questions, noting recurring facts or themes that might be relevant. 

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adolescence, surveying, surveys, media coverage

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media violence, surveys, teenagers, media information, english language arts

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  • Use the lesson to explore biases or different presentations of information.

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