Listing of activity
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
Ads... Always about Spending?
Students discover the difference between commercial and public service advertising.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Association; Dictation; Discussion
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 1 hour 30 minutes
Ad Hunting
Students are asked to observe as many ads as they can in their immediate surroundings at school and at home.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Analysis; Discussion; Observation; Research
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 60 minutes in class + homework
Losing Your Shirt
This activity helps students better understand the inequitable working conditions in developing countries.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption; Advertising
Type : Arts and Crafts; Discussion; Reflection
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 3 hours
