How we express ourselves

Media Madness

Central Idea:

Media is a powerful tool that influences the decisions people make.

An Inquiry Into:

Different forms of media
Influence of media on society and individuals
Responsible consumption and use of media

RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THIS UNIT:

Non-Fiction Books:

Call Number	Author	Title
659.1 GRA	Graydon, Shari	Made You Look : How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know
659.1 TWI	Twitchell, James B.	20 Ads That Shook the World : The Century's Most Groundbreaking Advertising and How It Changed Us All

Fiction Books:

AV Materials:

Websites:

Don't Buy It - Get Media Smart

Media Smart Kids

Media Awareness Network

California's Velcro Crop Under Challenge

The Story of Hook and Loop

The Invention of Velcro

Advertising Jingles

Web Evaluation Checklist

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