Media Literacy
Today’s youth are flooded with media messages at the same time they are building
their own identities and values. Media literacy can help youth recognize and understand
messages—subliminal or direct—delivered in song lyrics, television shows, movies,
and advertisements or depicted on T-shirts and jewelry. Media literacy is defined
as the ability to use critical-thinking skills in accessing, analyzing, evaluating,
and creating media.
The
MediaSharp kit (PDF 212 KB)
offers an ideal project for a classroom, youth group, after-school program, scout
troop, faith community group—anywhere youth gather to learn. Educators and youth
leaders across the country use it and rave about its appeal to young people.