Resources for Teachers - Television

Miscast and Seldom Seen - Lesson

In this lesson students consider how well their favourite TV shows, movies and video games reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Diversity in Media, Indigenous People, Movies, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ Representation, Religion, Stereotyping, Television, Video Games, Visible Minorities

Transgender Representations in TV and Movies

In this lesson, students are introduced to concepts of gender identity and gender expression and learn about common portrayals of trans people in movies and TV shows.

Diversity in Media, Gender Representation, Movies, 2SLGBTQ+ Representation, Stereotyping, Television

Television Broadcast Ratings - Lesson

This lesson introduces students to the theory behind television ratings and encourages them to explore the commercial pressures driving the medium.

Television

Taking Charge of TV Violence

In this lesson, students become aware of the types and amounts of violence in children's programming, and how media violence influences young viewers.

Television, Violence