Recognize the sort of information available through a specific medium (e.g., the accent and emotion through audiotapes; visual images through videos). SPI 0301.7.3

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1. Fact vs. Fake: A Quick Lesson in Media Literacy | CBC Kids - Video helping students distinguish between fact and fiction.
2. Is Seeing Believing? - Altering photos.
3. Media Literacy - Online video - By being media literate, individuals can develop critical thinking skills that allow them to be more informed and responsible consumers and creators of media. Good for higher age level, but with teacher explantion, will work for 3rd grade.
4. Videos in the Classroom - links to example videos used in the classroom
   • Ormie the Pig - Ormie wants to pig out on cookies -- but he needs to get to the jar first!
   • How do Bees make Honey - A lot of our food comes from plants, including honey! Mister Brown and Squeaks learn how honey goes from being watery nectar in a flower to the sweet sticky substance we all know and love - and it's all thanks to bees!
   • The Parrot That Learned to Stay Silent - A story about wisdom.
   • Importance of Water | Science For Kids - Lets know more about water in this animated video.
   • Never Give Up | Award Winning Motivational Short Film - Motivational short films award.
   • The Girl Who Makes A Million Mistakes – A story about growth mindset and not giving up!
   • An Ant Who Saved the Queen | Small Actions, Big Results
   • The Girl that Makes a Million Mistakes - A story about not giving up!
     

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