Listing of activity
iPub Teaching Scenario (In French only)
This activity involves analyzing a series of ads to help students become more aware of advertising strategies.
Author : Réseau pédagogique neufchatelois
Subject : Advertising
Type : Discussion, Observation
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 75 minutes
Buy Nothing Day
Students learn to differentiate needs from wants and create a special show or performance.
Author : HabiloMédias
Subject : Responsible Consumption, Advertising
Type : Creation, Discussion, Reflection
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1; Secondary Cycle 2
Length : Variable
Time to Ad Up!
Students learn about advertising strategies by creating a commercial ad.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Creation, Arts and Crafts, Discussion
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 1 hour to 2 hours
The Anatomy of Cool
This activity prompts students to become aware of the role that media play in determining what objects or people are considered “cool.”
Author : HabiloMédias
Subject : Advertising
Type : Arts and Crafts, Discussion, Quiz, Brainstorming, Teamwork
Grade : Elementary Cycle 2; Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 2 to 3 hours
Information at Your Service
Students learn to distinguish the difference between information and advertising on product packaging and to understand its usefulness.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Association, Discussion
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 45 minutes
