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

Activities : Discussion, Taking a position, Quiz, Reflection

Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1

Length : 75 minutes

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Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Young Drinkers

Objectives

  • 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.

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