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2008 Economy Ads
Media literacy and critical thinking activity decoding Obama and McCain television advertisements on the economy for message and technique.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
Abolitionists on Film
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using four short film excerpts to teach about arguments for the abolition of slavery and the tactics used by abolitionists.
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Unit: Abolition of SlaveryKit: Media Constructions of Social Justice
Middle School, High School, College
Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
Consumer Choices About Natural Resource Use Assessment
Media literacy and critical thinking assessment analyzing messages in a book cover and poster and writing an opinion piece on consumer choices,
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Unit: Natural ResourcesKit: Media Constructions of Sustainability: Upper Elementary
Upper Elementary
Individual
30-60 Minutes
High School Social Studies: Soviet History-Posters
Related to kit: Soviet History Through Posters: A Visual Literacy Kit
An example of leading a class through a constructivist media decoding using a lesson from our kit, Soviet History Through Posters. Students are led through a decoding of five Soviet government posters from 1918 to 1988, where they apply historical knowledge while practicing media literacy skills.
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Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Lesson Elements
Social Studies
High School
College
Selection of Media Documents
The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Online Guide consists of a series of pull-down menus and embedded links to specific examples from existing Project Look Sharp curriculum kits and lessons, particularly those designed for community groups and broad audiences, such as the sustainability curriculum kits. These suggestions on the topic of Selection of Media Documents include sections on: selecting media formats, searching for media documents, addressing copyright issues, seeking diverse representations, tracing media sources, teaching rigorous independent and reflective thought, and do no harm.
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Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Assessing Credibility & Bias
Fair Use Copyright Law
Reflecting Diversity
Do No Harm
Document Selection
Question Design
Lesson Elements
Lesson Conception
"Celebration" or "Protest"?
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson contrasting TV news representations of an incident at a mosque early in the war.
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Playlist: News Accuracy and CredibilityUnit: War in Iraq: Whose Voice, Whose Story?
Kit: Media Constructions of the Middle East
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
(Not So) Unprecedented Media Analysis of the 2016 Presidential Race and Its Historical Precedents
This article helps teachers to understand how to use media documents from the 2016 presidential race (as well as past campaigns) to critically analyze media messages to teach objectives from the new NCSS C3 Framework for the Social Studies and the Common Core ELA standards for secondary social studies. When students examine election posters, cartoons, and ads they will comprehend that many themes--including xenophobia, income inequality, and women's political power--have been historical mainstays on the campaign trail.
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Critical Thinking And The News
Social Studies
High School
12 Basic Ways to Integrate Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Any Curriculum
This booklet is designed for teachers and support staff at all grade levels who are interested in using media literacy in their classroom curriculum. The approaches are based on the concept of weaving media literacy training into the curriculum whenever and wherever possible throughout the school year. Routine integration is much more effective than simply treating media literacy as a special, isolated topic and may better meet the needs of teachers who are already at capacity with the demands of a full curriculum.
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Constructivist Media Decoding
1800 "The Providential Detection" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 political cartoon for messages about Thomas Jefferson, religion and foreign policy.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1800 Connecticut Courant Editorial
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 newspaper editorial for messages about religion and media bias.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
1800 Jefferson Banner
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 banner for messages about Thomas Jefferson, target audience and purpose.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
1800 Letter from Alexander Hamilton
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 letter from Alexander Hamilton about John Adams for messages about Adams' qualifications to be president.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
1800 Portrait of John Adams
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 portrait of John Adams for messages about purpose and technique.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1800 Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 portrait of Thomas Jefferson for messages about purpose and historical context.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1828 "Little Wat Ye Wha's A-Comin" Song
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1828 campaign song about Andrew Jackson for messages about political attacks.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1828 "The Hunters of Kentucky" Song
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1828 campaign song about Andrew Jackson for messages about target audience and presidential image making.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1828 Coffin Handbill
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1828 handbill about Andrew Jacksons' war record for messages about political attacks.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
1828 Jackson on His Way to Washington
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1828 painting of Andrew Jackson on his way to Washington for messages about presidential appearance and reaching voters.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
1832 Aristocrat/Workingman Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1832 political cartoon about Andrew Jackson for messages about political imagery and target audience.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
15-30 Minutes
1832 King Andrew Handbill
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1832 handbill about Andrew Jackson for messages about political attacks and presidential power.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes