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2016 Media Making the Candidate?
Media literacy and critical thinking activity decoding articles about the role of the media in creating Donald Trump's candidacy for the impact of media, bias and interpretation.
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Playlist: 2016 Presidential Campaign & The Trump PresidencyJournalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Pdf
Sox Sperry
2016 Responding to Climate Change
Media literacy and critical thinking activity decoding Republican and Democratic Party platforms about climate change for message, structure and differentiating fact form opinion.
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Playlist: 2016 Presidential Campaign & The Trump PresidencyPhysical Sciences, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
High School
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN, STUDENT HANDOUT
Informational Text
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2016 Targeting Messages on Immigration
Media literacy and critical thinking activity decoding two Donald Trump speeches on immigration for message, target audience and rhetorical technique.
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Playlist: 2016 Presidential Campaign & The Trump PresidencyPlaylist: Global Studies
Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
High School
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Speech, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
A Media Chronology
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson about Dr. King's public accomplishments and their representation in the media.
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Kit: Media Constructions of Martin Luther King, Jr.Visual Arts, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Music, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
Over 60 Minutes
VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, STUDENT READING, POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN
Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, Music/song, News - Print, Photograph, Poster, Speech, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf, Ppt
Chris Sperry, Sox Sperry, Eric Acree, Christopher Carey, Barry Derfel, Kim Fontana, Moira Lang, Faith Rogow, Robin Rosoff, Tanya Saunders, Cyndy Scheibe, Lauren Trichon, Andrea Volckmar
A Pair of Portraits
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson comparing portraits of George Washington and King George.
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Playlist: Elementary Critical Thinking Skill BuildingKit: Causes of the American Revolution
Visual Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
Upper Elementary, Middle School
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
LESSON PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT WORKSHEET, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Ppt
Chris Sperry, Sox Sperry, Whitney Bong, Rachel Coates, Amy Eckley, Karen Griffin, Lynn VanDeWeert, Andrea Volckmar
A Revolution in Iran
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson reviewing the history of U.S./Iranian relations by analyzing Time magazine covers.
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Playlist: Global StudiesUnit: Militant Muslims and the U.S.
Kit: Media Constructions of the Middle East
Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Pair, Whole Class
30-60 Minutes, Over 60 Minutes
POWERPOINT, ASSESSMENT, STUDENT READING, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN
News - Print, Photograph
Ppt, Pdf
Chris Sperry & Sox Sperry
Activity Name 1
This is a media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students decode (name the media document type) for messages about (name the core content information or literacy skills).
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Commercial Arts/Advertising
College
Group - Small (3-5 Members)
30-60 Minutes
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Additional Practice Videos for First Grade
A set of 10 video advertisements for children's toys and breakfast cereals with decoding prompts for messages about target audience, advertising tricks and disclaimers.
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Unit: First Grade LessonsKit: Critical Thinking & Health: Nutrition and TV Commercials
Health, Commercial Arts/Advertising, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy
Lower Elementary
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
Television Commercial
Pdf, Mp4
Cyndy Scheibe
Additional Practice Videos for Kindergarten
A set of 11 video advertisements for children's toys and breakfast cereals with decoding prompts for messages about target audience, advertising tricks and disclaimers.
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Unit: Kindergarten LessonsKit: Critical Thinking & Health: Nutrition and TV Commercials
Health, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Nutrition, Consumer Education, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy
Lower Elementary
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE
Television Commercial
Mp4, Pdf
Cyndy Scheibe
Advertiser's Power of Persuasion - Animals
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing print advertisements and public service messages about dogs and endangered species. Writing scripts for ads or public service announcements promoting actions to protect animals.
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Playlist: Elementary Critical Thinking Skill BuildingUnit: Animals (lower elementary)
Kit: Media Constructions of Sustainability: Lower Elementary
Student Media Production, Visual Arts, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Life Sciences, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary
Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
Over 60 Minutes
VIDEO, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN
Illustration, Television Commercial, Webpage, Web Video
Mp4, Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Caren Arnold
Advertiser's Power of Persuasion - Fruits & Vegetables
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing print advertisements and public service messages about carrot-related food products and writing scripts for ads or public service announcements promoting healthy eating habits.
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Unit: Plants (lower elementary)Kit: Media Constructions of Sustainability: Lower Elementary
Health, Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Nutrition, Consumer Education, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary
Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
Over 60 Minutes
LESSON PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT, VIDEO
Documentary Film, Television Commercial, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Caren Arnold
Advertiser's Power of Persuasion - Water
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing print advertisements and public service messages about bottled water and vitamin water and writing scripts for ads or public service announcements promoting their water consumption design for a healthy body, budget and earth.
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Playlist: Elementary Critical Thinking Skill BuildingUnit: Water (lower elementary)
Kit: Media Constructions of Sustainability: Lower Elementary
Health, Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary
Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
Over 60 Minutes
VIDEO, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN
Television Commercial, Webpage
Mp4, Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Caren Arnold
African Money
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing messages about African countries by examining images in currency.
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Playlist: Elementary Critical Thinking Skill BuildingKit: Introducing Africa: Critical Thinking and Media Literacy
Visual Arts, Global Studies, Economics, ELA/English Language Arts
Upper Elementary
Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
30-60 Minutes, Over 60 Minutes
STUDENT WORKSHEET, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Ppt
Chris Sperry, Carrie LaZarre & Marilyn Mayer
African and Free – Maroon Resistance in the Americas
Students analyze videos produced by and about people of the African diaspora in the Americas for messages about representations of their peoples' freedom, resistance, and ties to Africa.
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Film/Video Arts, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
Middle School, High School, College
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Documentary Film, Television Program, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
After War Begins
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using four short film excerpts to reflect on choices for peacemaking during the Iraq War, especially among those serving in the military.
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Unit: Iraq WarKit: Media Constructions of Peace
Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
Middle School, High School, College
Pair, Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
LESSON PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT WORKSHEET, VIDEO
Documentary Film, Feature Film
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry
Ageism in Advertising: Promoting or Countering Stereotypes?
Students analyze television commercials for messages about stereotypes and counter-stereotypes of elders.
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Psychology, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Economics, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Television Commercial
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
Agriculture: Sustainable v. Industrial
This is a media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students decode two web videos for messages about industrial and sustainable agriculture.
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Health, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Economics
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Robert Jensen
All You Need is Love: The Beatles in Music and Film
Students analyze excerpts from a documentary, an animated film and a video of a music performance, all centering on the song “All You Need Is Love,” for messages about artistic expression, historical context and interpretation.
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Film/Video Arts, Music, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Animated Film, Documentary Film, Music/song, Television Program, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
America: Through Music Videos
Students analyze excerpts from music videos about America for messages about identity, media forms and historical and cultural context.
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Film/Video Arts, Music, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
Middle School, High School, College
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Feature Film, Music/song, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
American Rifleman: Message Shifting Over Time
This is a media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students analyze covers from American Rifleman magazine from the 1970s, 1990s and 2010s for messages about changing target audience.
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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, ACTIVITY PLAN
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry