Way to Go! Decoding Media about Transportation
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Provided by: Project Look Sharp|Published on: March 4, 2026
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Synopsis
- In this activity from Project Look Sharp, students will analyze kid-friendly media messages about different modes of transportation.
- Students will discuss the intended purpose of each message about planes, trains, automobiles, bicycles, and electric cars, and relate the messages to their daily lives.
Subjects: Social Studies
Authors: Project Look Sharp
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Media literacy skills are vital for existing and thriving in today's world, so young students will benefit from building on those skills with this activity.
- Students will love seeing the video hosted by students like themselves.
Prerequisites
- Teachers will need to create a free account to access the materials.
Differentiation & Implementation
- When watching the Benefits of Bike Riding video, students may wonder how a car is bad for the environment. Depending on students' ages and understanding, teachers may use this time to explain the link between fossil fuel use and climate change. This will give students helpful context for understanding the last Kids News Break video.
- After discussing, students can create their own media messages about their favorite modes of transportation. Students can use Google Slides to create an ebook or make a news report, using the video as inspiration.
- Teachers can use this activity as a hook into this transportation unit.
This lesson includes a collection of materials, including an ebook, some videos, and activities, to help students explore different transportation modes and learn about how they affect the planet. A secondary goal of the lesson is to explore media types and the intended audience of each piece of media. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
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