Media and Girls
They have ads of how you should dress and what you should look like and this and that, and then they say, 'but respect people for what they choose to be like.' Okay, so which do we do first?"
Kelsey, 16, quoted in Girl Talk

They have ads of how you should dress and what you should look like and this and that, and then they say, 'but respect people for what they choose to be like.' Okay, so which do we do first?"
Kelsey, 16, quoted in Girl Talk

Demonstrate an understanding of graphic arts through investigating the history, the present, and potential innovations in the future
b. Research and demonstrate a personal and shared understanding of the need for graphic arts as communication.
d. Explore a variety of media (e.g., websites, books, advertisements) to identify components of effective graphic design

Cyberbullying can be addressed under civil law or criminal law, based on the situation.

General Learning Outcome:
GLO 1.1: Describe and apply appropriate health and safety practices
Specific Learning Outcomes:
SLO 12B.1.1.1 Describe and practice online safety.

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 3 Health Education with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 10 English Language Arts curriculum (ELA 10-1), with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
It is expected that sudents will:

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 10 English Language Arts curriculum (ELA 10-2), with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Northwest Territories Grade 4 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Overall Expectations
GLO A: Build and maintain a positive self-image
Specific Expectations
1.A.1 Evaluate the impact of self-image on self and others
MediaSmarts Resources

Critical thinking and problem solving involve locating, processing, analysing, and interpreting relevant and reliable information to address complex issues and problems, make informed judgements and decisions, and take effective action. With critical thinking skills comes an awareness that solving problems can have a positive impact in the world, and this contributes to achieving one’s potential as a constructive and reflective citizen.