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Starter Kit for Social Studies 6-8

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Social Studies
Psychology

Middle School

Starter Kit for Science 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Science And Environment

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Music 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Arts

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Math 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Math

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Health & Consumer Education 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Health

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for ELA 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

English Language Arts

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Civics & Government 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Social Studies

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Art & Media Studies 6-12

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Arts
Media Production

Middle School
High School

Starter Kit for Elementary Health 3-5

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Health

Upper Elementary

Starter Kit for Elementary All Subjects 3-5

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Social Studies
English Language Arts
Health
Science And Environment
Math
Arts
Psychology
Media Production

Upper Elementary

Starter Kit for Elementary Health K-2

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Document Selection
Question Design

Health

Lower Elementary

Starter Kit for All Subjects K-2

This guide gives users a brief overview of our approach (question-based media decoding) and materials (e.g., lessons) available for free from the Project Look Sharp website for a particular level and subject.


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Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Document Selection
Question Design

Social Studies
English Language Arts
Health
Science And Environment
Math
Arts
Psychology
Media Production

Lower Elementary



Our Changing Planet: Climate, SEL, and Media Literacy for Our Youngest Students

Students analyze excerpts from a picture book for messages about the impact of climate change and the actions people can take for the planet - while also reflecting on their emotional responses and the intent of the author/illustrator.

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Student Media Production, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary

30-60 Minutes

STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Illustration, Informational Text, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Bridget Crossman


Origins of Hip Hop: Considering "The Message"

Students analyze song lyrics, a music video and an excerpt from a documentary for messages about the origins of hip hop as reflected in the song, “The Message.”

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Film/Video Arts, Music, US History, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Documentary Film, Television Program, Music/song, Web Video, Literature, Music/song
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Math, Media, and Me

Students analyze web videos and feature film clips for messages about how mathematicians solve complex problems, our own reactions to math, and media portrayals of math problem solving.

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Math, Psychology, Film/Video Arts, Library/Information Literacy


Middle School, High School

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Feature Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Migrant Mother: Photos as Fact or Opinion

Students analyze Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” photograph and reflect on the constructed nature of photographs by evaluating whether photographs are fact, opinion, or something else.

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Visual Arts, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Photograph
Pdf, Pptx
Mary Kate Lonergan


Women in Hip Hop: "Ladies First"

Students analyze song lyrics, a music video and an excerpt from a documentary for messages about women’s place in hip hop in Queen Latifah’s song “Ladies First.”

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Film/Video Arts, Music, US History, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Music/song, Music/song, Web Video, Documentary Film, Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry

Demonstration Video: January 6, 2021: Newspaper Front Pages

Middle School teacher, Mary Kate Longeran, leads her students through a decoding of domestic and international newspapers - using the Project Look Sharp lesson: “Storming the Capital” - to analyze media construction and bias in news coverage. (Total Time: 8:57) Published 2023


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DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Reflecting Diversity

Social Studies
English Language Arts
Health
Pre-service Teacher Education

Middle School

Demonstration Video: Gender Stereotypes and Google Algorithms

Middle School teacher, Mary Kate Longeran, uses the Project Look Sharp lesson “Google Image Searches: Do they Promote or Counter Stereotypes?” to lead her students through an analysis of stereotypes and algorithmic bias. (Total Time: 6:10) Published 2023


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DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Media Literacy Lesson Design
Youth Culture And New Technologies
Assessing Credibility & Bias
Reflecting Diversity
Question Design

Social Studies
English Language Arts
Pre-service Teacher Education

Middle School
High School

Demonstration Video: Interpreting Charts of Media Use: Gen Z vs. Boomers

Middle School teacher, Mary Kate Longeran, leads her students through a decoding of charts using the Project Look Sharp lesson “Changing Our Media Habits: The Impact of the Pandemic” – to teach students to analyze and question charts and explore differences in generational media use. (Total Time: 5:15) Published 2023


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DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
Media Literacy And Critical Thinking Integration
Constructivist Media Decoding
Youth Culture And New Technologies
Critical Thinking And The News
Assessing Credibility & Bias
Reflecting Diversity
Question Design

Social Studies
English Language Arts
Health
Math
Pre-service Teacher Education

Middle School
High School