Outcome Chart - Alberta - Career and Life Management Grade 11

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta Grade 11 Career and Life Management curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

It is expected that students will:

Personal Choices

Investigate how Science, Technology, and Media Affect Wellness

examine the benefits and limitations of these sources of developments and discoveries
explain the media role and influence over personal emotional/spiritual expression, peer pressure and the use of alcohol and drugs
apply current wellness issues in the community, province, country and world relative to developments in science and technology
list ways to learn about new developments and be an informed consumer

Evaluate Resources and Support Systems for Each Dimension of Health and Well-being for Self and Others

explain ways to learn responsible consumer strategies and actions of responsible citizenship

Lessons

Don't Drink and Drive: Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Drinking Campaigns

The Price of Happiness

Kellogg Special K Ads

Sex in Advertising

Advertising and Male Violence

The Pornography Debate: Controversy in Advertising

Marketing to Teens: Introduction

Marketing to Teens: Marketing Tactics

Marketing to Teens: Gotta Have It! Designer & Brand Names

Marketing to Teens: Gender Roles in Advertising

Marketing to Teens: Parody Ads

Marketing to Teens: Alternate Ads

Marketing to Teens: Talking Back

Related Resources

Evaluating Internet Research Sources

Evaluating Internet-Based Information: A Goals-Based Approach

How to Search the Internet Effectively

Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource)

MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students

Resource Choices

Develop Strategies to be Informed Consumers

describe the influences on personal consumer choices
demonstrate informed consumer actions regarding health issues, products and services
analyze the impact of personal values, wants and needs on being an informed and responsible consumer