Resources for Teachers - Marketing & Consumerism

What is this cereal box saying? Printable activity sheet 

This printable activity sheet introduces basic media literacy skills and concepts and is suitable for use in homes, schools and libraries. It can be completed independently, but children will learn more if you discuss the activity with them. Younger children may need help reading the instructions and completing the activity. 

Click If You Agree

When you sign up for a service on a website or use an application for the first time, do you read the privacy policy and terms of use thoroughly? Or, like most of us, do you click “I Agree” as fast as you can?

Marketing to Teens: Talking Back - Lesson

This lesson helps teens become active consumers by encouraging them to 'talk back' to advertisers when they have concerns.

The Anatomy of Cool - Lesson

This lesson helps students become more aware of the media's role in determining what, and who, are perceived as being cool.

Tobacco Labels

In this lesson, students debate the effectiveness of health warning labels on tobacco products.