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Football and Concussions: the NFL vs. Scientific Research



In this media literacy activity students analyze short video clips from an investigative documentary TV program, a feature film, and a congressional hearing for messages about the impact of football on brain disease to assess credibility in film representations of historic events.


Football and Concussions: the NFL vs. Scientific Research
Football and Concussions: The NFL vs. Scientific Research Activity Plan
League of Denial
Concussion Trailer
Football Player Head Injuries

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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Health, Film/Video Arts, Journalism, Life Sciences, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, Physical Education

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School, College

Media Type(s)

Documentary Film, Feature Film, News - Video, Television Program, Television Commercial

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