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Football and Concussions: the NFL vs. Scientific Research



In this media literacy activity students analyze short video clips from an investigative documentary TV program, a feature film, and a congressional hearing for messages about the impact of football on brain disease to assess credibility in film representations of historic events.


Football and Concussions: the NFL vs. Scientific Research
Football and Concussions: The NFL vs. Scientific Research Activity Plan
League of Denial
Concussion Trailer
Football Player Head Injuries

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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Health, Film/Video Arts, Journalism, Life Sciences, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School, College

Media Type(s)

Documentary Film, Feature Film, News - Video, Television Program, Television Commercial

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