One only has to watch MSMBC and FOX News to realize that media can present the same story in very different ways. Middle schoolers have an opportunity to test their ability to determine the validity and trustworthiness of information by...

An interactive three-part lesson on how fine print is used in advertising. In part one students read three advertisements and determine which details from the ads are important and which are not. In part two students read six...

MediaSmarts provides digital and media literacy lessons for young scholars. In this lesson, young students will learn about the importance of spokescharacters for companies. Then young scholars will create own jingles and...

This lesson plan looks at the current controversy of the FCC and making media outlets more accountable for what comes over their airways. In particular, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is discussed and looked at.

This site provides both physical and political maps of countries of the world in full color. Also contains key facts and statistics.

Dig into the role media has on public opinion by discussing questions raised and reviewing resources provided with this lesson.

Gives a brief account of the inventors and developments that lead up to the creation of television.