Today's teens are exposed to an unprecedented amount of media—so much, in fact, that the average adolescent spends more time watching, listening, gaming, or reading than he or she does sleeping (it's no wonder that they are often referred to as “Generation M”). Advertising, Media, and Your Health reminds viewers that while media itself is not bad, various forms are used to manipulate consumers, especially those who are not asking critical questions. Specific issues, such as the promotion of violence, sexual promiscuity, or the advertising of potentially harmful substances are addressed, while viewers are also cautioned that TV, movies, and magazines often neither accurately portray real-life, nor illustrate the consequences of risky behaviors. Although the program doesn't teach specific media literacy skills in any depth in a mere 19 minutes, the accompanying curriculum does feature excellent activities for practicing media literacy. Recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (E. Gieschen)
Advertising, Media, and Your Health
(2007) 19 min. DVD or VHS: $139.95 (teacher’s guide and curriculum included). Human Relations Media </span></span>(tel: 800-431-2050, web: <a href="http://www.hrmvideo.com/">www.hrmvideo.com</a>).<span class=mcontent><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:1 January 19, 2009
Advertising, Media, and Your Health
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