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Resource Keywords media, prescription, sleep aid, inferred message, advertising, persuasion strategies, sleep, sleep deprivation Key Concepts sleep deprivation, media advertising of prescription sleep aids, adolescent sleep deprivation and learning Process Skills Utilized analyzing, comparing/contrasting, drawing conclusions, evaluating, identifying Intended Grade Level - 6-8 Objectives Using website and media awareness strategies, students will be able to:
Activity Description This activity is designed to compare/contrast prescription sleep aids by analyzing website designed for their advertisement. Students will use the jigsaw method to gather information, and share it with others. They will identify target audiences, persuasion strategies, graphic design techniques, and direct and inferred messages delivered by these website on the subject of sleep aids. Note: See the Media Uniton the Positively Aging® and M.O.R.E.website at http://www.teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/ (not yet posted, still in progress). Activity Materials
Activity Management Suggestions Assign students to work in groups of four. Have them “number off” by calling out 1, 2, 3, and 4. Tell students to remember the group to which they belong, because they will return to this group as an “expert” about research they will do with other partners. Assign new groups of 4 consisting of only students who called “1”– these groups will research the Lunestra™ website. Assign new groups of 4 consisting on only students who called “2”– these groups will research the Sonata™ website. Assign new groups of 4 consisting on only students who called “3”– these groups will research the AmbienCR™ website. Assign new groups of 4 consisting on only students who called “4”– these groups will research the Sleep Education website. After the groups complete their research, they should review it to be sure each student can go back to their original group and explain the information to new group members. Have students return to the original group and discuss each of the four website. Conduct a whole-class discussion of the four websites, combining all group ideas into a large graphic organizer on the board or overhead projector. Modifications Students may do the website activity independently, by investigating one or more of the websites and completing data sheets on them. Monitor students needing special assistance carefully to reduce frustration. Extensions Students may:
References Used American Academy of Sleep Medicine: American Insomnia Association (AIA): National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: National Science Biomedical Research Institute, Baylor University: www.nsbri.org National Sleep Foundation: www.sleepfoundation.org Sleep Medication Websites: www.lunesta.com, www.ambiencr.com, www.sonata.com Sleep Research Society: www.sleepresearchsociety.org
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