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manipulation, and present their findings to the class, explaining the techniques used and their impact
on public perception. Outcome: Students develop critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to

recognize media manipulation.
Fact-Checking Campaign: Task: Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific
topic or issue. Students research and fact-check various media sources related to their topic,
identifying and debunking misinformation or manipulated content. They create informational posters
or social media posts highlighting the accurate information and strategies for fact-checking. Outcome:
Students develop research and critical evaluation skills while promoting accurate information and

media literacy.
Media Literacy Toolkit: Task: In groups, students create a media literacy toolkit that includes
resources, tips, and strategies for recognizing and countering media manipulation. The toolkit can
include informative brochures, infographics, or videos that address different techniques of
manipulation and provide guidance for responsible media consumption. Outcome: Students produce
a practical resource that can be shared with the wider school community to promote media literacy

and critical thinking skills.
Advertising Analysis: Task: Students select a popular advertisement and critically analyze its
techniques and messaging. They evaluate the target audience, persuasive strategies, and potential
manipulative tactics employed in the ad. Students present their findings in a multimedia format,
highlighting the impact of advertising on consumer behavior and discussing ethical considerations.
Outcome: Students develop media analysis skills and gain awareness of the influence of advertising
on society.

Media Literacy Awareness Campaign: Task: Students design and implement a media literacy
awareness campaign within their school or local community. They organize workshops, panel
discussions, or presentations that focus on media manipulation, critical thinking, and responsible
media consumption. Students create promotional materials such as posters, social media posts, and
videos to raise awareness about the campaign. Outcome: Students actively engage in promoting
media literacy and critical thinking skills among their peers and community members.

These small-scale projects allow students to delve deeper into the concepts of media manipulation,
apply their knowledge, and actively contribute to promoting media literacy.

We can adapt the projects based on the available resources and time constraints in your classroom.

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