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Media Education Lab: Assignment: Media Literacy: Secondary School
A well-done set of units that helps teachers teach the importance of media literacy to their learners. Click on Secondary School Introduction to see a video of teachers in the classroom instructing students in ways of using and...
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Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Confronting Online Challenges
Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 32: The John Travolta Syndrome
The songs and movies of modern times have had a major influence on fashion. Coincidentally, many of these important fashion-influencing films of recent times had one thing in common: John Travolta. From the white leisure suits ofSaturday...
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Actions Speak Louder [Pdf]
In this lesson, learners examine the role of the media in promoting a service project. They will create relevant media materials, implement a service project and then reflect on the results.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Lesson Plan: How Media Shapes Perception
Interesting lesson that allows students to explore the messages and influence of the media, especially on young minds. Objectives, standards, and procedures included for teachers.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Media Smarts: Students Evolve From Consumers to Critics and Creator
This article from Edutopia offers an overview of both the importance of media literacy and some innovative examples of teaching media literacy.