What is Media Detective (MD)? Media Detective is a research and activity-based media literacy program for 3rd- to 5th-grade students, designed to delay or prevent the onset of alcohol and tobacco use.
Important Features
For Teachers and Administrators
- Research-based program using established models of decision-making and
research on how children interpret media messages - Easy implementation for teachers/facilitators with inclusive materials and teacher training package
- All-inclusive kit includes presentation materials, scripted lesson plans, and student detective notebooks
- Comprehensive training for teachers including introduction to the background
research and theoretical model, and "hands on" activities to experience parts of the program - Curriculum adaptable to a variety of classroom settings, teaching styles, and student skill levels
- Includes fun homework assignments designed to further students’ understanding of media literacy and provide additional opportunities to practice newly learned concepts
- Aligns with and easily integrates into health or language arts curriculum objectives
For Students
- Entertaining, interactive activity-based program where students unravel the meanings behind advertisements and media messages
- Mascots "Snoop" and "Scoop" help teach the important concepts and lead students through fun adventures in learning
- Students each get their own detective notebook of class assignments and create their own media messages as part of enrolling in Media Detective School
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