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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
Advertising to Kids
This activity shows students why ads targeting kids under age 13 are prohibited by law and the main aspects of the legislation.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Discussion, Presentation, Research
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 2 hours
Marketing to Teens: Gender Roles in Advertising
Students reflect on the sexual stereotypes shown in ads.
Author : HabiloMédias
Subject : Advertising
Type : Discussion, Reflection, Teamwork, Creation, Presentation
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1; Secondary Cycle 2
Length : 20 minutes
