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Media Worlds

Teaching material for 90 minutes

As children grow up, they play an increasingly active role in a variety of media formats. Platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Whats-App and TikTok have quickly become a part of everyday life.
Teaching material with lesson plan, methods and worksheets
The presented material allows students to playfully immerse themselves in various aspects of the world of media. The focus is placed on their handling of social media and influencers, games, and in-app purchases, as well as the use of vouchers. The students will learn how to deal with tricky situations and how to make decisions confidently.
The students
  • reflect on their handling of money in the context of advertising and media.
  • compare the different perceptions within their study group.
  • identify potential risks and question consumption decisions.
The students
  • solve complex puzzles about a topic.
  • learn to make decisions independently.
The students
  • work in a team to solve tasks together.
  • present their results to the class and justify them.
  • present their results in class.
The students
  • contribute their existing knowledge to the classroom and group work.
  • take responsibility for themselves in group work.
  • express their views in class.
Next to the many opportunities the online world can offer, it presents children with decisions, the consequences of which they cannot yet appreciate. Therefore, it is vital to sharpen children's reception to the responsible use of „real“ money in an online environment and to make them aware of common pitfalls.

Further topics

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