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Veterans’ Statues: Reading the Messages

Students analyze sculptures of war veterans for messages about purpose, point of view and meaning.

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Visual Arts, US History, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School

15-30 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Photograph
Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Where's the Media? How Can You Tell?

Students analyze an array of images of potential new and old media forms for messages about what constitutes media and the purposes of media through the ages.

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General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School

30-60 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Blog Post, Illustration, Informational Text, Map, Music/song, Photograph, Social Media, Webpage, Web Video
Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Hate Culture, the Internet, and What Can We Do?

Students analyze videos for messages about how digital platforms, especially social media, accelerate hate ideology and about actions people can take to challenge hate speech.

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Psychology, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Web Video, Documentary Film, News - Video, Documentary Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


The Early Feminists and Haudenosaunee Women: The Origins of Women’s Rights in the U.S.

Students analyze and ask questions about a 1914 political cartoon and a 2020 documentary film clip for messages about the impact of Haudenosaunee women on the early women’s rights movement in the United States.

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US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

POWERPOINT, VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Editorial Cartoon, Documentary Film, Documentary Film, Editorial Cartoon
Pptx, Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Remember the Alamo

Students analyze feature film, educational video and TV news clips for the reasons behind the1836 Battle of the Alamo, the credibility of media messages, and how cultural and historical context shapes how history is presented and viewed.

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Film/Video Arts, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, News - Video, Web Video, Feature Film, Web Video, Documentary Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Columbus “Discovers” America: What’s The Story?

Students analyze three illustrations for messages about Columbus and the Tainos, and reflect on changing perspectives on history.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Music, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Illustration, Literature, Poster
Pptx, Pdf
Roma Matott


How Do I Choose? Picking the Right Book for Me

Students analyze book covers and pages from various children’s books to determine personal preferences in reading for a variety of purposes.

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Consumer Education, English Language Instruction, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary

15-30 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sharon Fox


Baby Shark: Introducing Analysis Skills

Students analyze the viral video “Baby Shark” to practice observation, link evidence to a document, assess what is true and not about sharks, and reflect on the credibility of media messages.

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Music, Life Sciences, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy


Lower Elementary

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Music/song, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Faith Rogow


Discovering Ramadan

Students analyze a tweet, calendar, and book covers related to the celebration of Ramadan to discover unique traditions associated with the holy month and to contrast media forms.

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Visual Arts, Physical Sciences, Global Studies, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School

15-30 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Illustration, Photograph, Social Media, Web Video
Pptx, Pdf
Michele Coolbeth


Rapping the Revolution: Music and Social Change in Iran

Students analyze excerpts from five short Iranian music videos for messages about the causes of the protests in Iran in 2022 and the role of music in revolution.

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Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, Music, Global Studies, Sociology, English Language Instruction, Library/Information Literacy


Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Music/song, Web Video, Music/song
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry


Political Memes and Bias: What Resonates, What’s True and What Do We Share?

Students analyze political memes about Trump and Biden to think about their purpose and target audience, how to determine their accuracy/credibility, and to reflect on their own biases and critical thinking.

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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Informational Text, Photograph, Social Media
Pptx, Pdf
Beth Cuddy


Rosie the Riveter: Depiction of Women During WWII

Students will compare three illustrations depicting Rosie the Riveter, from 1943 and 2017 to analyze gender messages and historical context.

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US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes

POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Illustration, Magazine, Poster
Pptx, Pdf
Mary Kate Lonergan


Science or Fiction – Does Carrying an Umbrella in a Thunderstorm Make You More Likely to be Hit by Lightning?

Students analyze a cartoon and a weather channel video for messages about whether carrying an umbrella is potentially hazardous and about credibility in Internet videos.

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Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Web Video, Animated Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Indigenous Media Making: Affirming Identity

Students analyze short videos from TikTok, a feature film, a video game, Hip-Hop video, and a documentary film for messages related to Indigenous identity and cultural pride.

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Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Web Video, Animated Film, Documentary Film, Feature Film, Music/song, Social Media, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


African and Free – Maroon Resistance in the Americas

Students analyze videos produced by and about people of the African diaspora in the Americas for messages about representations of their peoples' freedom, resistance, and ties to Africa.

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Film/Video Arts, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Documentary Film, Television Program, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Indigenous Representations of Cultural Pride and Resilience

Students analyze videos produced by Native Americans (Inuit, Haudenosaunee, Hopi and Hawaiian) for messages about the contributions and resilience of Indigenous nations and peoples.

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Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Documentary Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


The History of Cigarette Commercials: Issues of Persuasion and Regulation

Students analyze 3 TV commercials and a PSA for cigarettes from the 1950s-1960s to assess marketing techniques, health messages and gender stereotypes, and then read about and discuss the 1970 congressional ban on cigarette advertising on television.

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Health, Psychology, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

30-60 Minutes

STUDENT HANDOUT, ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
Radio, News - Radio, Informational Text, Magazine, News - Print, Television Commercial, Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Cyndy Scheibe, Dylan Mangano


How Much Does College Cost?

Students analyze graphs reporting statistics on the cost of college from different sources, applying mathematical, economic and media literacy frameworks.

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Math, Economics, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Radio, News - Radio, Chart/graph, News - Print, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Cyndy Scheibe, Gabriel Zall


Global Perspectives Through Movie Posters

Students analyze pairs of movie posters advertising the same film for different national audiences for messages about cultural perspectives and design choices.

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Visual Arts, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Global Studies, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Radio, News - Radio, Animated Film, Feature Film, Illustration, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry, Arlene Laverde


America: Through Music Videos

Students analyze excerpts from music videos about America for messages about identity, media forms and historical and cultural context.

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Film/Video Arts, Music, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Radio, News - Radio, Feature Film, Music/song, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry