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Deepfakes: What Do We Believe? What Do We Share?

Students evaluate Internet images and videos as fake or true and reflect on how confirmation bias impacts our judgments.

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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, Consumer Education, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT WORKSHEET, VIDEO
Photograph, Poster, Social Media, Web Video
Pdf, Pptx, Mp4
Sox Sperry


Flags: Geometry, Algebra and Cultural Context

This math and/or social studies lesson has students analyze flags from around the world, to understand aspect ratio, flag design and historical context.

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Math, Civics And Government, Global Studies


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

STUDENT WORKSHEET, STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
David Ebert in collaboration with Project Look Sharp


Picturing the Underground Railroad: Historical Context Through Book Covers

Students analyze three book covers to understand historical context, to reflect on how identity impacts interpretation, and to discuss the role of media makers in crafting historical representations.

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


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Literature, Photograph
Pdf, Pptx
Carmen DiBartolomeo & Chris Sperry


Fyre Festival: Gender, Wealth and Happiness in Social Media

Students analyze a short video ad and social media posts for messages about gender, wealth and success; to assess the credibility of media messages; and to reflect on the role media play in shaping our views.

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Health, Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Pdf, Mp4
Carolyn Smith & Chris Sperry


Charting Media Coverage of War: Israel/Palestine

Students analyze charts with text excerpts from articles for messages about bias in media coverage of the Israel Hamas war, to analyze the bias in the construction of the charts, and to reflect on their own interpretations.

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Math, Journalism, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy


High School, College

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Chart/graph, Informational Text, News - Print
Pdf, Pptx
Chris Sperry and Sox Sperry


UN Sustainable Development Goals and Graphics

Students analyze icons for messages about graphic design and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Health, Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Environmental Studies, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Upper Elementary, Middle School

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Animals and Images: What do you See?

Students analyze different types of images for messages about image forms and about reptiles, amphibians and dinosaurs.

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Visual Arts, Life Sciences, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary

Under 15 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, Photograph
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


GMO Yes or No - Decoding Movie Trailers

Students analyze two short movie trailers for messages about GMOs, to ask and answer questions about sourcing and credibility, and to reflect on their own confirmation biases.

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Health, Film/Video Arts, Nutrition, Consumer Education, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Civics And Government, Economics, Library/Information Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE
Documentary Film, Web Video
Pdf, Mp4
Kathy Daniels


Pride Month: Representation and Authorship

Students analyze short Pride Month videos for messages about LGBTQ history and culture and its representation.

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


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Television Commercial, Web Video, Web Video, Animated Film, Web Video, Animated Film, Television Commercial, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Exploring Genres Through Book Covers - Lower Elementary

Students analyze book covers for messages about literary genres.

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


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary

15-30 Minutes

STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Exploring Genres Through Book Covers - Upper Elementary

Students analyze book covers for messages about literary genres and compare texts in different genres in terms of their approach to similar topics.

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


Upper Elementary, Middle School

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Kerblam!*! - Violence in Comics

Students analyze comic book covers for messages about violence and about the differences between realistic fiction and fantasy.

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Health, Psychology, Visual Arts, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Comic Superheroes and Historical Context

Students analyze comic book covers for messages about historical context and book cover design techniques.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, US History, Global Studies, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Bias in School Curriculum: News Report or Analysis?

Students analyze a news report and news analysis about bias in school curriculum and about how their own biases influence their interpretations and responses.

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Journalism, Consumer Education, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
News - Video, Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry


Vaccine Safety - Exploring Our Own Biases

Students analyze two short news videos about the safety and speed of the creation of the mRNA Covid vaccine, about sourcing and credibility of the videos and the scientific information presented in them, and about their own confirmation biases.

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Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Library/Information Literacy


High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
News - Video, Web Video
Pdf, Mp4
Catherine Peterson


Winter Holidays Around the World

Students analyze book covers for messages about winter holidays around the world and about book covers as media messages.

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Visual Arts, Global Studies, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


The Murders of Osage Indians: Media Forms, Qualities, and Credibility

Students will explore how different media forms represent the history of the Osage murders, the credibility of sources, and their own preferences.

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Film/Video Arts, Journalism, Civics And Government, Sociology, English Language Instruction, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

VIDEO, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Feature Film, Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, Magazine, News - Print, Photograph, Social Media, Television Program, Webpage, Web Video
Mp4, Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Physics or Fiction - Will Tango and Cash get electrocuted?

After viewing clips from a feature film and web videos, students will identify messages about electrical currents and shock, analyze sources and credibility, and reflect on strategies for finding accurate information.

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Health, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Library/Information Literacy


Upper Elementary, Middle School

Under 15 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
Feature Film, Web Video
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry


Asian American and Pacific Islander History and Culture: Representation and Authorship

Students analyze short videos for messages about Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and cultures and their representation.

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


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

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


A.I. – Pros, Cons, Credibility and Bias

Students analyze short videos for messages about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, the bias and credibility of each source, and our own thinking about the issue.

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Psychology, Consumer Education, Environmental Studies, Economics, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


High School, College

30-60 Minutes

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


Japanese Internment During WW2

Students analyze four short video representations about Japanese internment during WWII for messages about this event, how it is constructed, its historical and cultural context, and our understanding of history.

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


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

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


Mediated AI: Artificial Intelligence in Feature Film

Students analyze film excerpts from the 1950s to the 2020s for messages about the impacts of artificial intelligence on society.

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Psychology, Film/Video Arts, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, VIDEO
Feature Film, Animated Film, Feature Film
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry


The Chinese Exclusion Act - Media and Messages

Students analyze late 19th and early 20th century legislation and Senate testimony, legal documents, political cartoons, a pamphlet and handbill, a newspaper front page and illustration and advertisements for messages about Chinese immigrants and the Chinese Exclusion Act.

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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Pdf, Pptx, Docx
Sox Sperry


Our Changing Planet: Climate, SEL, and Media Literacy for Our Youngest Students

Students analyze excerpts from a picture book for messages about the impact of climate change and the actions people can take for the planet - while also reflecting on their emotional responses and the intent of the author/illustrator.

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Student Media Production, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts


Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary

30-60 Minutes

STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Illustration, Informational Text, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Bridget Crossman


Math, Media, and Me

Students analyze web videos and feature film clips for messages about how mathematicians solve complex problems, our own reactions to math, and media portrayals of math problem solving.

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Math, Psychology, Film/Video Arts, Library/Information Literacy


Middle School, High School

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Feature Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Migrant Mother: Photos as Fact or Opinion

Students analyze Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” photograph and reflect on the constructed nature of photographs by evaluating whether photographs are fact, opinion, or something else.

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


Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT
Photograph
Pdf, Pptx
Mary Kate Lonergan


Origins of Hip Hop: Considering "The Message"

Students analyze song lyrics, a music video and an excerpt from a documentary for messages about the origins of hip hop as reflected in the song, “The Message.”

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Film/Video Arts, Music, US History, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Documentary Film, Television Program, Music/song, Web Video, Literature, Music/song
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry


Women in Hip Hop: "Ladies First"

Students analyze song lyrics, a music video and an excerpt from a documentary for messages about women’s place in hip hop in Queen Latifah’s song “Ladies First.”

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


Middle School, High School, College

15-30 Minutes

ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Music/song, Music/song, Web Video, Documentary Film, Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry


Arguing For Freedom

Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using diverse media imagery to teach about the history of the movement to abolish slavery in the United States in the early and mid-19th century.

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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

30-60 Minutes, Over 60 Minutes

POWERPOINT, ASSESSMENT, STUDENT READING, TEACHER GUIDE, LESSON PLAN
Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, News - Print, Poster
Ppt, Pdf
Sox Sperry


IraqJournal.org: Blogging to Prevent War

Students analyze a blog post for messages about activist organizing to oppose the Iraq War and about news media coverage of antiwar actions This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Dissent or Treason”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Blog Post
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"A Long Time Ago & Today" Comic Book Panel

Students analyze a comic book panel for messages about conquistadors, Ronald Reagan's support for the El Salvadoran military and about target audience in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Friend or Foe?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


“Hell, No, We Won’t Go!”: Muhammad Ali and Antiwar Choices

Students analyze a poster and a magazine cover for messages about Muhammad Ali, conscientious objectors during the Vietnam War and about historical context and interpretation of artistic intent in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Peace is the Way”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Magazine, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Beyond Vietnam: Dr. King Opposes the War

Students analyze a webpage for messages about Dr. Martin Luther King's opposition to the Vietnam War and about historical context and producer intent in media messages .This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Peace is the Way”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


U.S. History Textbooks Messages About Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Students analyze excerpts from two U.S, history textbooks for messages about President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan and about author's point of view in media messages . This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “For Peace or Against Oppression?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


World War 2 Student Peace Posters

Students analyze 6 World War 2 era student peace posters for messages about war making, visual symbols and wartime propaganda. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “For Peace or Against Oppression?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act" & "Investigate Everything" Book Covers

Students analyze 2 book covers for messages about civilian dissent and government repression during wartime and about editorial design choices in 21st century book covers. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Peace or Liberty?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"Great Sea Victory For America" or "Awful Slaughter": Dueling Front Pages

Students analyze 2 editorial cartoons for messages about a U.S. naval assault in the the Philippine American War and about point of view in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
News - Print
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"White (?) Man’s Burden" & "Civilization Begins At Home" editorial cartoons and the U.S. War in the Philippines

Students analyze 2 editorial cartoons for messages about U.S. colonization in the Philippines and about stereotypes in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


The Great Treaty Between Delaware Indian Chief Tammany and Quaker William Penn

Students analyze a wampum belt and a frieze for messages about the treaty between Chief Tammany and William Penn and about purpose and discerning media forms. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Shared Legacy: Gandhi, King & Obama

Students analyze a poster for messages about Barack Obama, the historical legacy of peacemaking and about purpose and sponsorship of media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf
Sox Sperry


Dolores Huerta & the United Farmworkers

Students analyze a poster and a street mural for messages about Dolores Huerta, the United Farmworkers and about the use of symbols in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"True Leaders Work For Peace" Poster

Students analyze a poster for messages about Martin Luther King, boycotts and about historical context for media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"Boycott Leader Gives Human Relations Talks" Front Page

Students analyze a newspaper front page for messages about Martin Luther King, boycotts and about target audience for media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker and Peacemaker

Students analyze a calendar cover and a painting for messages about Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker movement and about discerning media forms. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Henry David Thoreau and Civil Disobedience

Students analyze a book cover and a poster for messages about Henry David Thoreau, civil disobedience and about editorial choices in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Peacemaking & the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

Students analyze a book illustration and a wampum belt for messages about historic peacemaking within the Haudennosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy and about values and symbols in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Oren Lyons: Seeing For Seven Generations

Students analyze a webpage for messages about environmental awareness and about target audience in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Resource Depletion." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Saving Our Soil: Dirt or Culture?

Students analyze a book cover and a webpage for messages about soil and about values and credibility in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Resource Depletion." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text, Literature, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Drinking Water: Two Points of View

Students analyze a film poster and an advertisement for messages about drinking water, target audience and techniques in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Resource Depletion." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Poster, Print Advertisement
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Reforestation: Three Perspectives

Students analyze a book cover and two webpages for messages about reforestation and about sponsorship of media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Resource Depletion." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Environmental Studies, Global Studies


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

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