Media Literacy Bundle -Distance Learning

Why bore your students with everyday topics when you can discuss high-interest subject matter like flying to the moon and the history of toilet paper? Each product offers students the opportunity to discuss source authenticity, consider multiple perspectives, preview film, interact with content, and analyze primary sources. Included in this mind-blowing bundle is a kid-friendly investigation of coronavirus which will have them comparing two different websites - the CDC and NPR radio. Printable on 8.5 x 11 or use with Google Classroom.

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The History of Toilet Paper:

This Google Slides digital magazine will invite your students to explore the fascinating history of toilet paper and personal hygiene. If you need a spark in your distance learning curriculum, then look no further!  This online project includes 3 days of exciting hands-on and digital fun!

This Digital Magazine includes:

• 5 short articles about various toilet paper topics (ancient history, pandemic stockpiling, facts about going to the bathroom, toilet paper patents, chamber pots and outhouses)
• 5 photographs ( ruins, ancient wiping tools, outhouses, chamber pots)
• Two pages of questions that go along with the articles and photos
• An image of the first toilet paper roll patent drawing

Included Extension Projects

• Toilet Paper Current Event Article Project (Who, What, When, Where, Why)
• 4 hands-on craft activities for toilet paper tubes

Earthrise:

Warning! This is not your average literacy assignment. This project, sparked by the iconic Apollo 8 photo, Earthrise, will have your students reflecting on the tumultuous political events of the 1960s, the Space Race with Russia, and our responsibility for the planet. This is a turnkey Google slides experience that includes a wealth of media literacy, critical thinking, and creative experiences for your students.

Everyone is fascinated by the wonder of space and our place within the universe. The story told by the heroic crew of Apollo 8 and the famous photograph, Earthrise, will definitely add depth and complexity to your constructivist classroom.

This project is presented in an easy to use Google slides format -perfect for distance learning or in the classroom.

Included in this purchase:

• Primary Sources -1968 Earthrise photo shot by the crew of Apollo 8
• 1968 postage stamp
• Direct transcript from Apollo 8 crew
• Close Read about the history behind Apollo 8
• Link for Time Magazine's Top 100 Photos Documentary Short Film for "Earthrise"
• Two pages of higher-level questions that correspond with the 5-minute documentary film (short answer and paragraph responses)
• Vocabulary Work
• Two Quick Projects that connect music, quotes, and photography with Earthrise
• Suggestions for art extensions
• 11 slide digital project for students
• editable copy for teacher
• teacher answer key
• teacher tips for Google Classroom