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05.25.2013
Media Literacy
In the fourth segment, Antonio Neves talks with media literacy experts on how to analyze mixed messages from the media about drugs in popular culture.
Questions:
- What are the four steps for dealing with media messages?
- Dr. Giedd says that all mammals have 3 things in common: risk-taking, sensation-seeking and importance of non-biological family members in their lives. Name some things teens can do to fulfill these needs without damaging the developing brain.
- What part of the brain is often referred to as 'the seat of executive function' and why is it given that name?
Tools:
- Transcript
- Media Literacy (Science; Language Arts)
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