Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 9

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Grade 9 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 11

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Grade 11 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Arts 8

Curricular Competencies

Students will be able to use the creative process to create and respond to the arts:

Arts Education 10-12

The Nova Scotia English arts education curriculum includes expectations that incorporate media education themes. The curriculum document Foundation for the Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum: Arts Education (2001) includes a section that demonstrates the complementary relationship between media literacy and arts education:

Social Studies 10-12

Media education in the British Columbia Social Studies curriculum is addressed in the currilum organizer Skills and Processes of Social Studies. Media analysis is also identified as a consideration for program delivery.
 

Outcome Chart - Ontario - English as a Second Language D

This outcome chart contains media education learning outcomes from the English as a ;Second Language D curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Quebec Competencies Chart - Media literacy key concepts Lesson 3: Audiences negotiate meaning

Quebec Competencies Chart - Media literacy key concepts Lesson 3: Audiences negotiate meaning

Back to school in the digital age

OTTAWA, Aug. 31, 2017 – Back to school for today’s teenagers looks a lot different than it used to. On top of new classes and friends, they might also be exploring new social media networks, online relationships or digital personas.

Violence - Overview

Questions about media violence have populated the headlines for almost as long as mass media has existed. Every few years, there’s a new line up of suspects: music, social media platforms, video games, television shows and movies.

The Gimme Season

For parents, this time of year can feel like walking through a minefield, with ads, decorations and music all aimed at getting kids excited about Christmas. Every year children eagerly ask Santa for the “hottest,” “must-have” toys – and then turn that “pester power” on their parents.