Hate or Debate? - Lesson

In this lesson, students learn about the difference between legitimate debate on a political issue and arguments that are based on hate.

The Good Things About Television

Television is an inescapable part of modern culture. We depend on TV for entertainment, news, education, culture, weather, sports—and even music, since the advent of music videos.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - English 11 First Peoples

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Grade 11 English First Peoples curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

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.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Broadcast Media 35S

Common Outcomes

Students will…

3. Assess textual, numerical, aural, and visual information, as well as the source of the media, to determine context, perspective, bias, and/or motive. (G-3.2)

4. Self-assess ICT representations and go beyond established criteria by enhancing meaning and/or artistry, according to topic, audience, purpose, and occasion. (Pr-3.2)

New Media 12

Curriculum Competencies

Using oral, written, visual, and digital texts, students are expected individually and collaboratively to be able to:

Comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing)

Masculinity and Sports Media

Sports media also contributes to the construction of masculinity in contemporary society.

Stand up to Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

On February 25, we’ll be celebrating Pink Shirt Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness around bullying, giving young people the tools they need to stand up to bullies and teaching them how to step in when they see it happening. To help you mark the day, we’ve put together a list of resources.

Issues in Canadian Geography 9 Academic CGC 1D

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Issues in Canadian Geography 9 Academic CGC 1D

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Literacy Foundations - Social Studies

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Literacy Foundations - Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.