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Helping kids cope with media coverage of war and traumatic events
The intense media coverage that accompanies traumatic events, such as war, acts of terrorism and natural disasters, can be very disturbing. Certain young people are particularly vulnerable and some can be seriously distressed simply by watching replays of such events.
Parents, educators, health practitioners and others who work with kids can help to lessen anxieties arising from the coverage of catastrophic events.
Outcome Chart - Ontario - English 12 University Preparation
This outcome chart contains media education learning outcomes from the Ontario, Curriculum for English, Grades 12, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Quebec Competencies Chart - Reality Check: The Game
Author: MediaSmarts
Level: Secondary Cycle Two
Subject Area: English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Ethnic and Religious Culture
Game Link: https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games/reality-check-game
Outcome Chart - Ontario - English 10 Applied
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario, Curriculum for English, Grade 10, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Information Technology Literacy K-4
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Information Technology Literacy Continuum (Exploratory: K-4), with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
English Language Arts K-4 Overview
At the elementary level in Manitoba, media-related objectives can be found in foundational outcomes for speaking, listening, writing, reading, and, most frequently, under viewing and representing.
English Language Arts 5-8 Overview
At the elementary level in Manitoba, media-related objectives can be found in foundational outcomes for speaking, listening, writing, reading, and, most frequently, under viewing and representing.
Outcome Chart - Atlantic Provinces - Social Studies K-3
In the Atlantic Canada Social Studies Framework, media literacy outcomes are included under the broader categories of Citizenship, Power and Governance; Groups and Institutions; Culture and Cultural Diversity; Individual Development and Identity; Global Connections; Individuals, Societies and Economic Choices; Participating in Social Studies; and People, Science and Technology.