The Price of Happiness: On Advertising, Image, and Self Esteem

Are your students aware of the effect advertising can have on their self-image, self-esteem, and happiness? This lesson from the Media Awareness Network is aimed at increasing that awareness and mitigating any negative effects it might cause young consumers of media. Your class will complete opinion surveys as a warm-up activity, and then create their own television commercials that parody advertising techniques. This resource also contains an article on advertising and image.