Author:
Cathryn Chellis, Blended Learning Teacher Practice Network
Subject:
Educational Technology, English Language Arts
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Level:
Middle School
Grade:
7, 8
Tags:
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Writing
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Downloadable docs, Video

    Education Standards

    Media and Food Choice by B. Cullinan & K. Smith (46.WCS)

    Media and Food Choice by B. Cullinan & K. Smith (46.WCS)

    Overview

    In this unit, students explore and discuss video clips, articles, advertisements, myths, and other relevant information about how media sources affect our food choices.

    In particular, students learn about the marketing of food to children and adolescents. The unit will culminate with students working in groups of 3 to create a media presentation that can serve as a decision-making guide to inform food choices/decisions.

    Standards:
    CCSS English Language Arts (Grades 7-8)
    Ohio Standards for Technology 

     

     

    Section 1

    In this unit, students explore and discuss video clips, articles, advertisements, myths, and other relevant information about how media sources affect our food choices.

    In particular, students learn about the marketing of food to children and adolescents. The unit will culminate with students working in groups of 3 to create a media presentation that can serve as a decision-making guide to inform food choices/decisions.

    Standards:
    CCSS English Language Arts (Grades 7-8)
    Ohio Standards for Technology