How do you teach young people to be critical thinkers about the media?

Ages 12-13 : Substances & the media

This pack considers how both legal and illegal substances are portrayed in the media. Students are asked to critically reflect whether this is helpful or not for young people. Issues such as advertising, TV dramas, movies and reality shows are discussed within the different activities as follows:

  • Influential adverts
  • Substances & advertising laws
  • Wonderdrink
  • Soap opera scene
  • A new law?
  • Attitudes, the media and substance use
  • Social norms poster

Ages 12-13 : Substances & the media
This resource includes the following files:
  • Age 12-13 Substance, the media & legislation V24(a) - Age range 11-14
Lesson plans are flexible allowing for differentiation and the accompanying PowerPoint presentations can be edited according to your needs.
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