Advertising has been constant for years even when it shows up in different media. But are people becoming more conscious of ads (especially with efforts to not target kids) or has the integration of ...

Author: This lesson, by Elizabeth Verrall, has been adapted with permission from the Federation of Women Teachers' Association of Ontario (FWTAO) Curriculum Insert 1994 Vol. 12 No. 5. Toronto, Ontario ...

The Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum workshop provides teachers with a comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking skills at all grade levels, with particular attention to addressing ...

Description: In this lesson, students explore the absence, or unrealistic portrayal, of consequences to violence in the media. The class begins with a "what would happen if?" discussion of ...

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Northwest Territories, Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

explain the ways in which different media (e.g., music videos, television shows, movies, the Internet, fashion magazines, billboards, window displays) influence the fashion industry and individual ...

Description: In this lesson, students begin to think about basic concepts - such as how audiences interpret meaning, and the constructed world of television and film. They accomplish this by exploring ...

The Social Construction of Gender: demonstrate an understanding of how attitudes, behaviours, roles, and norms relating to gender are socially constructed, and of the complexity of gender as a concept ...

Explaining Social Behaviour: use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape individual and group social behaviour; Socialization: use a sociological perspective to ...

In this lesson, students learn about algorithms and AI, how they work, how they impact our lives on the internet, and ethical considerations. The lesson begins with a class discussion on algorithms.

Description: Understanding Brands is the third in this series and is intended as a stepping stone to Lesson 4, Interpreting Media Messages. In this lesson, students learn about the importance of ...

Use experiences with a variety of texts and genres by particular writers, artists, storytellers, and filmmakers for enjoyment and satisfaction ...