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Media Smarts

Don't Drink and Drive: Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Drinking Campaigns

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Have your class explore alcohol awareness public service announcements. Provided are a detailed plan and a complete set of materials for doing just this. Learners are exposed to a series of approaches and advertisements and decide which...
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Curated OER

Hidden Persuaders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine classic propaganda techniques to analyze factors which influence learning and thinking processes influencing formation of public opinion through these lessons.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Leaders in a Media Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify ways in which the president can use various media to communicate his messages and intent. They demonstrate ways in which the news media can create public opinion.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Government, Statistics and the Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Dig into the role media has on public opinion by discussing questions raised and reviewing resources provided with this instructional activity.