Allies and aliens : a mission in critical thinking

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Title:	Allies and aliens : a mission in critical thinking
Authors:	Tallim, Jane Steeves, Valerie
Corporate Authors:	Department of Canadian Heritage. Multiculturalism National Office
Subject Keywords:	cyber-hate ; hate speech ; internet ; education ; prejudice ; stereotype ; racism and xenophobia ; discrimination ; students
Issue Date:	2005

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02868.pdf		2.11 MB	Adobe PDF	See online View/Open

Key Issues:	Diversity education ; Hate on the Internet
Publisher:	MNet
Publication Country:	Canada
Publication Place :	Ottawa
Material Type:	tools and guides
Language:	English
Country:	Canada
URL display:	http://mediasmarts.ca/game/allies-and-aliens-mission-critical-thinking
Abstract:	This interactive module for grades 7 and 8 is designed to increase students’ ability to recognize bias, prejudice and hate propaganda on the Internet and in other media. In "Allies and aliens" students become agents on an intergalactic mission for Earth. As students interact with alien characters and visit web sites on the "galactic web", they come across varying degrees of prejudice and discrimination. These interactions help students to understand how such messages can promote hate. "Allies and aliens" is accompanied by an extensive teacher's guide that contains background information about the module, the issues that it addresses, and supporting discussion points and student activities.
Internal Notes:	Includes teachers' guide.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12389/19723
Appears in Collections:	Documents