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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: English 4; Utopia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module asking students to analyze different types of texts, connect literature to events and experiences, use various writing skills, deconstruct media, practice grammar and vocabulary skills, and analyze point of view,...
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Website
University of Maryland

Voices of Democracy: John F. Kennedy, "Address: "The President and Press" 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
Read President John F. Kennedy's speech, "The President and the Press," which he delivered before the American Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA) on April 27, 1961. In this speech, he attempted to explain and justify the Bay of Pigs...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Policing the Airways

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan looks at the current controversy of the FCC and making media outlets more accountable for what comes over their airways. In particular, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is discussed and looked at.
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Other

Media Line: Interactive Resource for Television Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a multimedia information center for journalists working (or hoping to work) in television. Great visuals and reader-friendly copy.
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Activity
Other

Pacific Media Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is produced by an independent, non-profit, non-government organization comprising journalists, lawyers, editors and other media workers, dedicated to examining issues of ethics, accountability, censorship, media freedom and...
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Article
American Psychological Association

Apa: How Much News Coverage Is Ok for Children?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This article from the American Psychological Association provides tips about how to limit news exposure after tragic events.
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Paediatrics & Child Health: Impact of Media Use on Children and Youth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article from Paediatrics & Child Health provides research about how television, radio, music, video games and the Internet impact media on children and youth.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: California Public Media Education Service

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Public media stations across California have banded together to package a comprehensive set of broadcast and digital resources for teachers, students, and families for at-home learning. Drawing on our most popular offerings to teachers...
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Article
Columbia University

Leaks Necessary to News Reporting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Anonymous sources are a troubling fact of life for journalists and news consumers, according to this article that quotes some of the profession's heavy hitters.
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Website
Arizona State University

Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
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Interactive
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Speed of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics tutorial on measuring the speed of sound in dry air. An interactive form allows the student to practice solving problems involving the temperature dependence of the speed of sound.
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Handout
San Diego State University

Sd State: Elements of Music: Media, Genre, Form Texture

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the elements of music is "Texture." This site gives the definition, which basically is the relationship between melodic and harmonic.
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Lesson Plan
University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Headline Poems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing headline poems.
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Graphic
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides both physical and political maps of countries of the world in full color. Also contains key facts and statistics.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Targets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the reasons alcohol advertisers target young people, and interpret the "real" messages in alcohol advertising. Learn basic facts about alcohol abuse to create a factual poster about alcohol.
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Other

Journalist Express: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
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Article
Other

"Dirty Little Secrets" the Cnn Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Article written that gives an opinion of the "CNN Effect," and it's effect on public opinion and politicians.
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Other

Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Propaganda Techniques in Literature: Ads

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this online lesson, students are introduced to various propaganda techniques that have been used by the media and political candidates. Students explore the propaganda and the effect it has on contemporary society.
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Other

Media Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses why a media plan is important and what should be included in a media plan.
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Article
Other

Mary Ferrell Foundation: Kennedy Nixon Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Kennedy-Nixon debates and the impact television had on the election of 1960. Provides multiple links to primary source documents, related material, and video clips.
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Other

The Seattle Times

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Times is the daily newspaper for the city of Seattle Washington. The Times features sections on local and national news, weather, business, sports, and entertainment.
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Other

Children Now: Talking With Kids About Tough Issues: Tv News

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides helpful information for parents and adults to talk with children about what they see on television.
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Other

Comiskey Park

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for Comiskey Park provides all needed resources for anyone, including events, facilities, virtual tours and more!