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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
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
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
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
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
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
“Saving the Planet With Pesticides and Plastic” Book Cover
Students analyze images of a book cover for messages about the suggested benefits of pesticides and plastics and about the ways in which publishers determine media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Chemicals in the Environment." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Consumer Education, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE
Illustration, Literature
Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry
"Science Helps Build a New India," Union Carbide Ad
Students analyze images of a 1960s magazine ad for messages about the suggested benefits of chemical fertilizers and about the impact of western science on Indian farmers. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Chemicals in the Environment." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Health, Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Magazine, Print Advertisement
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
"Science in the Kitchen" Book Cover
Students analyze images of a 19th century book cover for messages about chemicals in food preparation and about target audience. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Chemicals in the Environment." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Nutrition, ELA/English Language Arts
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
TikTok Timebombs: Methods of Media Manipulation
Students analyze and evaluate the accuracy, purpose and techniques of manipulation in TikTok videos, and reflect on their own reactions and biases.
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Health, Psychology, Student Media Production, Film/Video Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Social Media, Web Video, Informational Text
Mp4, Pdf
Beth Cuddy
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
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
Illustration, Photograph, Social Media, Web Video
Pptx, Pdf
Michele Coolbeth
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
Web Video, Animated Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
Dinosaurs: What’s True and What’s Not?
Students analyze messages about dinosaurs in a film, an advertisement, a website, a video game, a TV program and a fiction and non-fiction book - and assess the credibility of each source.
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Consumer Education, Life Sciences, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
15-30 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Animated Film, Illustration, Informational Text, Poster, Print Advertisement, Television Program, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
Raptors in the Media
Students analyze a book cover, a magazine cover, a tweet, a poster, a website and a YouTube screen shot for messages about media forms, osprey, eagles and condors and environmental concerns.
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Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
15-30 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Informational Text, Magazine, Photograph, Poster, Social Media, Web Video
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
Butterflies in the Media
Students analyze a magazine cover, a T-shirt, a book cover, a webpage, a button and a comic for messages about butterflies, endangered species and media forms.
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Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
15-30 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Informational Text, Magazine, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
Dolphins in the Media
Students analyze a book cover, a magazine cover, a tweet, a poster, a cartoon, a toy and an advertisement for messages about media forms, dolphins and environmental concerns.
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Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
15-30 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Editorial Cartoon, Magazine, Poster, Social Media
Pdf, Pptx
Lori Wiley, Sox Sperry
GMOs: Bias and Credibility in Media Messages
Students analyze three web videos from corporate, academic and activist sources for messages about genetically modified organisms, techniques used to sway the viewer, and questions about credibility and one’s own confirmation biases.
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Health, Film/Video Arts, Consumer Education, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Web Video, Animated Film, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
Recycling: What’s the Problem?
Students analyze a commercial and clips from documentaries for messages about recycling, its attraction to consumers and industry and its limitations.
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Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, Environmental Studies, Economics, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE, ACTIVITY PLAN
Documentary Film, Television Program, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry, Rachel Aronson