Taking Charge of TV Violence
In this lesson, students become aware of the types and amounts of violence in children’s programming, and how media violence influences young viewers.
Survey/Discussion (4 questions): How old should you be to watch violent tv?
Handout: Physical & Emotional Violence Worksheet
In this lesson, students become aware of the types and amounts of violence in children’s programming, and how media violence influences young viewers.
Survey/Discussion (4 questions): How old should you be to watch violent tv?
Handout: Physical & Emotional Violence Worksheet
Canadian Television Classification System
Video Games
In this lesson, students are introduced to the ways video games may impact their mental and physical health. Students start with a reflection on their use of video games, specifically the amount of time they play and the role of games in their lives. This is followed by a class activity based on several key questions relating to the positive and/or negative effects video games may have on our health. Finally, students will be given an opportunity to debate key claims on the health effects of video games.
Handouts: Video Game Journal, Video Games Can Do What?
In this lesson, students are introduced to the ways video games may impact their mental and physical health. Students start with a reflection on their use of video games, specifically the amount of time they play and the role of games in their lives. This is followed by a class activity based on several key questions relating to the positive and/or negative effects video games may have on our health. Finally, students will be given an opportunity to debate key claims on the health effects of video games.
Handouts: Video Game Journal, Video Games Can Do What?
Violence and Video Games
In this lesson, students explore the issues surrounding violent video games. The lesson begins with a review of the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s rating codes for video and computer games, and a class discussion about the appropriateness of these ratings for children and teens.
Handout: Killer Games
In this lesson, students explore the issues surrounding violent video games. The lesson begins with a review of the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s rating codes for video and computer games, and a class discussion about the appropriateness of these ratings for children and teens.
Handout: Killer Games