Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Young Drinkers

Students learn to recognize how they are affected by advertising, even if the product does not concern them directly.

Author : HabiloMédias

Subject : Advertising

Activity type : Quiz, Discussion, Reflection, Taking a position

Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1

Length : 75 minutes

Schoolclass : Français, Univers social, Mathématique

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Young Drinkers

Objective :

  • Realize the influence that advertising exerts on our lives;
  • Recognize the advertising strategies used to sell products;
  • Understand how alcohol consumption affects our health, the environment, our finances, the economy, and our social network.

Description :

Students answer a questionnaire that assesses their knowledge on the topic. The questionnaire is followed by a group discussion on the advertising strategies used by companies. Finally, they must choose a position while taking into account the regulations governing alcohol advertising in Canada.

Equipment :

  • Documents provided on the MediaSmarts website.
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