Media Savvy: The M3 Generation

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A study shows that 8-18 year olds are exposed to approximately ____ hours of messages daily through various forms of media. 11 Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8 to 18 year olds, Kaiser Family Foundation Study January 2010

By the time a person graduates from high school, they will have watched ______ hours of TV compared to 12,000 hours spent in the classroom. 15,000 Strasburger VC. Adolesc Med. 1993; 4:

Approximately ____% of 8-18 year old youths have at least one video game console in their home. New research cements a link between violent video games and increased violence in teens 82 Anderson CA, et al. Pediatrics 2008;122(5): e1067-e1072. Haninger, K. & Thompson, K. (2004). Content and ratings of teen-rated video gamer. Journal of the American Medical Association. 291(7):

Among the top 20 most-watched shows by teens, ____% include some kind of sexual content. 70 Sex on TV, Kaiser Family Foundation Executive Summary, 2005.

Of the top 20 shows that showed sexual content, only ____% had the main focus of the episode deal with the risks and responsibilities of sex. 1 Sex on TV, Kaiser Family Foundation Executive Summary, 2005.

The Medical Institute, Impact of the Media on Adolescent Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006 The average American child sees ______ commercials each year. 40,000 An estimated 51% say they are more likely to pay attention to a commercial if it contains images of sex.

Each year, teens in the U.S. spend $__________________________. 153,000,000,000 (153 billion) The Medical Institute, Impact of the Media on Adolescent Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006 The media specifically markets to teens in order to sell products.

The average teenager will see almost ______ sexual references each year! 14,000 The Medical Institute, Impact of the Media on Adolescent Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least impact, 10 being the most), how much does media affect students your age?

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least impact, 10 being the most), to what extent does media influence you?

Media Loop Activity To assess our own media use I will read a series of statements If a statement applies to you, stand up at your desk

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“Take Action” Activity You will pretend you are on a debate to defend the media. The media can’t be all bad. You will bring alternative positive media influences that you know about and would recommend. (Answer the 4 Questions on the Take Action activity sheet)

Wrap Up Congrats! We learned that the media does not only affect teens, but it affects everyone. I encourage you to continue to use media wisely as a positive tool for your lives.