Key Features

• Alcohol and tobacco use prevention integrated into the excitement of interactive media literacy activities
• The program and lesson objectives are integrated with curriculum objectives in language arts, information skills, and healthful living.
• Teaches critical thinking skills
• Based on state-of-the-art scientific research and theory on media literacy and effective substance abuse prevention approaches
• Easy implementation for teachers
• Kit includes all materials needed to teach the program
• Curriculum adaptable to a variety of classroom settings, teaching styles, and student skill levels
• Curriculum adaptable to variety of learning environments including schools, afterschool programs, or community settings
• Includes engaging homework and extension assignments designed to further students' understanding of media literacy and provide additional opportunities to practice newly learned skills

 Program Structure

• Grades 6 - 8
• 10 class sessions
• Approximately 45 minute class sessions

 Program Components

• Comprehensive, easy-to-use teacher's manual
• Templates of handouts and student worksheets
• Accompanying media examples and resources