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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Anti Social Networks? We're Just as Cliquey Online" by Laura Sydell

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Anti-social Networks? We're Just as Cliquey Online" by Laura Sydell, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Actions Speak Louder [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Text and Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will examine the work of artist Barbara Kruger and consider how visual media, such as in print and advertising, can be constructed to influence viewers' perceptions and behaviors. Students will create their own works of art...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: City Horses Part I

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Carolyne DeGrammont of the Cedar Lane Stables in Queens, NY talks about why she enjoys horses in this video segment from Wild TV. [0:51]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Tv: City Horses Part Ii

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Wild TV short video in which riders discuss the benefits of coming to the Cedar Lane Stables in New York City. [2:59]
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Handout
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Mdma Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the risks of taking MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Teacher's Corner: Ad Decoder

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Allow your students to explore what media ads are really telling them. This lesson gives students critical question to investigate as they look over ads. Lesson includes background, procedure, worksheet, rubrics, and discussion questions.
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Article
Backstory Radio

Backstory Radio: Scales of Justice: A History of Supreme Court Nominations

For Students 9th - 10th
BackStory Radio episode discussion of the Supreme Court nomination process past and present exploring media influence and whether or not the process has become more politicized. No audio; transcript only.
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 32: The John Travolta Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Whose Voice Guides Your Choice?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this one-two week unit, students explore the role media has in influencing public opinion. Students analyze advertising in print, video, and online formats. An optional visit to the Museum of Television and Radio via distance learning...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This unit features the rich oral tradition of Native Americans storytelling in various genres predating the introduction and influence of English writings, bringing three contemporary authors to light. RI.11-12.8 seminal U.S. texts,...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Global America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive teaching unit on globalization's influences on the political and social structure of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. Includes a look at how immigration has affected a changing America. Contains video and...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit examines the significance of political parties in American politics, highlighting their functions, differences, and influence on the public for political decision making. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
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Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Invasion of Nanking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Observe the difference in perception, or how cautious a nation can be, in delivering historical events that may place a nation in a negative light. With a free registration, gain access to a lesson plan...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Self Image

For Students 9th - 10th
This video clip asks students to respond to the question, what does society tell you about the value of self esteem?
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eBook
Other

America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Ghb Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the risks of using GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy.
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Website
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Hallucinogens

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the risks of using hallucinogens, such as LSD or PCP.
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Website
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Steroids Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about the risks of steroid use.
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Website
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Tobacco Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about the risks of smoking tobacco.
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Website
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about depression answers questions about symptoms, who gets depressed, help for depression, and related information.
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Article
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Prescription Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Abuse of prescription drugs is skyrocketing among teens. This site from the Office of National Drug Control Policy outlines the three most commonly abused prescription drugs.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon

For Students 5th - 7th
A learning module that begins with "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Western Individualism by Us history.org

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

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