Lesson Plan

Raising Awareness Through Media

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This Raising Awareness Through Media lesson plan also includes:

Spread the word! Passionate pupils engage in creating multimedia awareness messages during a digital citizenship lesson plan. Using an example of a community social issue message for ideas, individuals then take the reins and begin to formulate their own campaigns.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Partner learners with members of local activism groups to gain real advocacy experience
  • Include school-based interest groups in the activity 
Classroom Considerations
  • Locate an example of community issues in the media to show during the lesson
  • Scholars need computers with Internet access to locate examples of media during the beginning of the activity
Pros
  • The lesson gets students thinking about the issues that interest them and ways they can contribute
  • Using online tools and resources keeps the activity relevant and timely
Cons
  • None