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3 Original Ways to Get More People Sharing Your Content on Social Media

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains techniques to increase how much exposure your social media posts receive. The author discusses word of mouth, social media influencers, the use of contests, calls-to-action, and other strategies.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Find Connections Across Texts Including Other Media

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
The subject of this lesson is the role that various media play in focusing attention on events and issues and how they seek to influence the opinions of their audiences. SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate sources
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iCivics

I Civics: Media and Influence

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this library of mini-lessons, students will learn about sources of influence on our society and our government such as the media and special interest groups.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students examine the different ways candidates use social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter in their presidential campaigns. They will watch videos, read articles, and examine candidates' social media pages.
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iCivics

I Civics: The Role of Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars examine the types and roles of the media by taking on the role of newsmaker and agenda-setter.
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University of California

Columbia University: The Media and Social Problems [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the conflicting ideas and perspectives on the influence mass media has on society and culture, and social problems countered, caused or fueled by it. He then looks at mass media and democracy and how corporate ownership...
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PBS

Pbs: Don't Buy It Get Media Smart

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
PBS provides resources to help teachers encourage media literacy. Access, evaluate, and analyze electronic and print media. Dissect pop culture and advertisements. Use the Get Media Smart Resources to uncover advertising tricks, make...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Politics and Media 4: Message War

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Through a variety of resources and external links, students gain an understanding of the language of political ads.
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Wosu Public Media: Are You Digi Fit?: Who Are You Online? [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
This is a brief K-4 lesson summary that links to a Common Sense Media slideshow. It looks at what a digital footprint is and how it can be positive or negative and influence how people see you now or in the future. The slideshow can be...
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Pbs Learning Media: Greenland Mass Variation Since 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists study ice sheets because they influence weather and climate, playing a role in atmospheric and ocean circulation. Ice sheets can also have huge impacts on global sea levels because they store so much water. Explore this...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Lesson Plan: How Media Shapes Perception

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Interesting lesson that allows students to explore the messages and influence of the media, especially on young minds. Objectives, standards, and procedures included for teachers.
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Pbs: Media Shift: Your Guide to the Digital Media Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website is a guide to the way the new media-blogs, RSS, podcasting, citizen journalism, wikis, news aggregators, and video repositories-are changing the way we take in the news of our world. Click on the underlined words to...
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BBC

Bbc: A World for Children: The Role of the Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The media plays a significant role in the improving of the quality of life for children around the world. This activity draws students' attention to the role the media plays and helps them explore the significance and impact of this role.
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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 lesson.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Happens When an Oil Spill Occurs?

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity from McDougal Littell/TERC visualizes the effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, factors that influence oil spill behavior and impact, and techniques used to contain and clean up oil spills at sea.
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Media Framing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Though only one part of a much larger site, this page specifically explains media "framing" or influence on the political and social processes in the United States.
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The Influence of Media Violence on Youth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Useful for papers and research projects about the effects of media violence on youth, this report was published in an academic journal.
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Pbs Learning Media: Building the Erie Canal

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this lesson students learn how the Erie Canal changed the U.S. economy and influenced settlement patterns in the west.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Leaked Military Documents Create Controversy Over Role of Press

For Students 9th - 10th
When confidential information about the US war in Afghanistan was leaked many government officials, as well as others, worried if it was an overstretch of power by the press.
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Rader Programs: Media and Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Advertisements, television, and magazines often boast beautiful individuals that make a particular product seem as attractive as the model. This trend has caused many individuals to question their body image and attempt to change it in...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Technology Changed the Way Candidates Run for President?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan focuses on how technology has changed Presidential election campaigns. It includes reading articles and conducting research.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth System: El Nino's Influence on Hurricane Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains how and where hurricanes develop. Learn how El Nino events alter the course of atmospheric circulation. Includes background reading material and discussion...
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Media Smarts: Students Evolve From Consumers to Critics and Creator

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This article from Edutopia offers an overview of both the importance of media literacy and some innovative examples of teaching media literacy.
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Marketography: Conflict Perspective: A Mediated Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines mass media and its relationship with society. In the past, it was a one-way relationship and mass media influenced society. Now it works in both directions, with society providing feedback to and influencing mass media. The...

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