Digital Media Literacy Framework - Grades 7-8

Given their increasing use of the Internet to find information, now is also a good time to introduce strategies for determining authorship and authority of online information so they can recognize good health information, biased or hateful content, and online scams and hoaxes.

At this age media influences on gender norms and body image are becoming more intense. Children need to learn to apply key media literacy concepts to online spaces such as social networks.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Dramatic Arts – 5-8

Strand: Making (DR-M3)

Overall Expectations:

  • The learner demonstrates an understanding of and a facility with theatrical elements that contribute to the dramatic arts.

Media Coverage of Women and Women's Issues

Women professionals and athletes continue to be under-represented in news coverage, and are often stereotypically portrayed when they are included.

Gender Representation, Stereotyping

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.

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.

Quebec Competencies Chart - Camera Shots

Quebec Competencies Chart - Camera Shots

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Health Education Grade 4

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Prince Edward Island Grade 4 Health Education with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science 10

 

Outcome Chart – Prince Edward Island – Social Studies 10: Civics and Citizenship 421A

Overall Expectations:

GCO 1: Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the origins, functions, and sources of power, authority, and governance

GCO 3: Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of culture, diversity, and worldview, recognizing the similarities and differences reflected in various personal, cultural, racial, and ethnic perspectives