The Citizen Reporter
This lesson begins with a brief history of citizen journalism and a discussion of just what it is.
This lesson begins with a brief history of citizen journalism and a discussion of just what it is.
This lesson introduces students to the online marketing techniques that are used to target children on the Internet. It begins with a guided discussion about the similarities and differences between traditional marketing methods and online advertising and why the Internet is such a desirable medium for advertisers to reach young people. Student activities include a survey of the marketing techniques used on several commercial websites for children; the creation of a commercial website for kids that incorporates common marketing strategies; and an analysis of case studies about online marketing to young people.
In this lesson, children begin to think about basic concepts such as how audiences interpret meaning, and the constructed world of television and film.
Exploration of life opportunities and virtues develops resilience and personal talents and promotes lifelong learning.
Guiding Question
How are roles connected to character development?
Learning Outcome
Students analyze different roles within varied contexts and examine how roles can support the development of talents, virtues, and resilience.
A lifetime of optimal well-being is supported by prioritizing health and safety.
Guiding Question
How can taking responsibility impact safety?
Learning Outcome
Students analyze and explain responsibility and how it can impact personal and group safety.
Knowledge: Responsibility includes making decisions to ensure self or others are not in unsafe and uncomfortable situations.
A lifetime of optimal well-being is supported by prioritizing health and safety.
Guiding Question
How can responsibility lead to a desired outcome?
Learning Outcome
Students analyze responsibility and consider the impact on well-being.
Knowledge
A lifetime of optimal well-being is supported by prioritizing health and safety.
Guiding Question
In what ways might risk influence the outcome of an action?
Learning Outcome
Students examine risk and identify the factors that influence action.
Knowledge
Risk is the overall assessment and identification of hazards related to personal safety and vulnerability.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Kindergarten English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 1 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.