Points to keep in mind before you start:
You will work in your group on the following project.
Click on the links as they appear. Some will link you information and others to activities you need to complete. You may get information from other links not included in the web quest.
Make sure each member of the group carries out an equal part of the work. In the presentation, each should have a part to present.
Research to find out different opinions and studies about the dangers of TV on children. The following links are helpful.
http://pakistanreview.com/Articles/impact_of_cableTV_onkids.htm
http://www.inplainsite.org/html/dangers_of_television.html#Children
Choose a cartoon that you know that you think that children watch, or choose a cartoon you used to watch in earlier years.
Watch this cartoon critically keeping in mind what you read in part 1 about the dangers of TV on children.
Click below for an evaluation form to use in evaluating your cartoon. Print it out and fill it in. You are free to design your own form.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-faq.html
You will present the cartoon to the class and discuss your opinion of it.
Decide which part or parts of the cartoon you will play in class. Viewing time shouldn't be longer than 3 minutes. While the cartoon is playing, you will pause it to discuss certain points that you think you should draw attention to.
You will use the ideas in the evaluation form in your presentation.
Note: It is helpful to read through the evaluation criteria your presentation will be graded upon before you present. This will help you know what to focus on while presenting.
Research what parents should do to manage their children's TV watching.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/managetv.htm
Design a poster or a brochure that informs parents about the dangers of TV and how they can manage TV in their families.
Write an essay in which you put all your work together. Include the following points:
· Dangers of TV
· Cartoon you chose and your critique of it
· Recommendations to parents concerning this cartoon
· General tips on how parents can manage TV in their homes
Essay Evaluation Criteria
It is helpful to check the criteria by which your essay will be evaluated before you begin writing. Click below for the criteria.