Winning the Cyber Security Game

In this lesson students discuss their online experiences and learn how to minimize the potential risks that may be associated with them.

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - Science 7

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Overall Expectations: Unit A: Interactions and Ecosystems

Do Sharks Love Ice Cream?

Level: Grades 7-9

About the the Author: Mathew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts

Duration: 1 1/2 to 2 hours, plus time for the assessment task

This lesson was produced with the financial support of Digital Public Square.

Looking at News

The newspaper offers a fun and useful tool to learn about the workings of print media. In this lesson, students learn basic information about newspaper journalism through guided class discussion and group and individual activities.

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Health Education Grade 1

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Prince Edward Island Grade 1 Health Education curriculum with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Health Education

In the Prince Edward Island Health Education Framework, media literacy outcomes are included under the broader categories of Self; Safety and Emergency, Nutrition; Healthy Body; Social Relationships and Decisions About Drugs. Prince Edward Island is currently creating a new Health curriculum.

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Visual Arts 6

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Visual Arts 6

Just a Joke? 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.