Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues - Lesson

In this two-day unit, students learn strategies for using the Internet effectively to research global development issues.

Outcome Chart - Nunavut - School Health Program 1

Strand: Aulajaaqtut

Overall Expectations: Mental and Emotional Well-being

Relationships:

1. identify ways people work and play together
2. describe the importance of working and playing together
3. identify ways people help each other
4. describe the importance of helping
5. identify things people share with each other
6. describe the importance of sharing

MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - Social Studies 6

Strand: Nunavusiutit

Themes    

C. The Faces of Canada    
D. Current Events 

Overall Expectations:

13. the challenges and opportunities facing Canada as a multicultural nation

Specific Expectations:

Skills

6. choose research books appropriate for various purposes: dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books and atlases

7. locate information by using key words, table of contents, index and glossary

Quebec Competencies Chart - Online Propaganda and the Proliferation of Hate

Quebec Competencies Chart - Online Propaganda and the Proliferation of Hate

Quebec Competencies Chart – Reality Check: Authentication 101

Author: Matthew Johnson 
Level: Secondary Cycle Two
Lesson Length: 1 hour and a half
Subject Area: English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Culture
Lesson Link: https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/reality-check-authentication-101

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Newfoundland and Labrador English Language Arts curriculum, Grade 8, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 5

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 6

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - Communications 11

Strand: Uqausiliriniq

Overall Expectations:

Module 1: The essentials of working with others

Specific Expectations:

1. Students will identify the interpersonal skills required to work successfully with others by:

• completing a problem-solving task with a small group of classmates

2. Students will increase self-awareness by:

My Connected Life

In today's day and age, social media is everywhere. If you own a smartphone or computer of any sort, odds are you have at least one social media account and checking it is a part of your everyday routine. In high school, you’re constantly surrounded by social media! Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, high school life nowadays revolves around these three entities. It’s a great way to connect with friends, make plans, help spread information if you’re in a school club or sport, and it can even help you meet new people. Although there are many great things social media can offer, there can be a couple downsides too.