Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free
Teaching TV: Learning With Television Lesson PlanTeaching TV: Learning With Television Lesson Plan
Publisher
Media Smarts
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
1st - 6th
Subjects
21 Century Skills
1 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Year
2012
Lesson Plan

Teaching TV: Learning With Television

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

As part of a series of resources focused on the influence of television, elementary students watch an educational program and identify the information presented and analyze the point of view from which the information is presented.

6 Views 5 Downloads

Additional Tags

health

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson presumes that all class members have access to television and that they are permitted to view TV nightly
  • The lesson is part of a series of resources focused on the influence of television

Pros

  • The exercise makes viewers aware that all programs are presented from a particular point of view

Cons

  • Additional scaffolding would be required for younger learners to grasp the concept of point of view and its influence
  • No list of suggested programs or resources is included

View 3,749 other resources for 1st - 6th Grade 21st Century Skills

© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use