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These resources are not endorsed in entirety by the maker of this site, nor is she affiliated in any way with any of these websites. They are included for the analytical and educational benefit of teachers wishing for further information or sources in the classroom. Click the icons to go directly to the sites (sources open in new window).
The Critical Media Project is a collection of popular culture artifacts with analysis and discussion questions. Designed as a resource for high school educators.
About-Face targets young women and focuses on media representation of women and girls. Analysis of popular culture artifacts and an up-to-date blog.
6 minute-long graphics-based videos geared towards children that explain basic concepts of media literacy.
Teachingcopyright.org is an introduction to copyright law and fair use for high school educators. Includes 5 free lesson plans.
A collection of lesson videos from real classrooms for K-6, eWorkshop uses print ads and video ads and shows students creating a video to send their own message.
Media Education Lab is a complete media literacy modules for elementary, middle, and high school. Includes complete and downloadable lesson plans.
Geared to middle school students, this set of four lesson plans analyzes students' television consumption. Sponsored by the International Reading Association.
Intersecting media literacy with social studies, this series of PBS videos and corresponding lesson plans is focused on high school students.
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood's website includes a resource section, recommended videos, and advocacy tools.
The American Academy of Pediatrics includes this page with information on media and children.