Bias in News Sources
In this lesson students consider the meaning of the words “bias” and “prejudice” and consider how bias may be found even at the level of individual words due to connotation.
Diversity and Media Ownership
In this lesson students are introduced to the media literacy key concepts that “media are created to re-present reality” and “media are influenced by commercial considerations.”
Can You Spot the Ad?
In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of branded content and will learn to differentiate between branded images and videos and non-branded images and videos in online and offline contexts through a series of questions and discussions.
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Health Education Grade 6
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Health Education Grade 6
Outcome Chart - Alberta - Health and Life Skills Grade 7
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta Grade 7 Health and Life Skills curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts K
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts K
Rules of the Game
In this lesson, students consider the importance of the written and unwritten rules that make it possible to learn and play together, online and offline.
Outcome Chart - New Brunswick - Social Studies 4
Strand: Economics
Big Idea: Systems
Skill Descriptor:
Outline population patterns, communication and transportation networks, and employment across Canada.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe how communication and transportation networks connect Canadians, including online
Outcome Chart - Nunavut - Grade 6
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Nunavut curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Behaving Ethically Online: Ethics and Empathy
In this lesson, students are introduced to the idea that “hot” emotional states such as anger or excitement can make it harder for them to control how they act. They also discuss the concept of empathy and look at the ways in which digital communication can make it harder to feel empathy for other people. Students then read scenarios that portray two sides of an online conflict and consider how to resolve them, using their discussion to build a list of tools for emotional management and conflict resolution online. Finally, students create a media product that explains and reminds them of one of those tools.