Greenwashing: Media Literacy Lesson 6-8
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Created by Teacher(s): Christa Delaney|Published on: June 3, 2022
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In this lesson, students analyze the concept of greenwashing of products.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch videos related to greenwashing and look at examples of green products on the market.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students design a green product with a marketing campaign.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students analyze the word choice that their peers used in their presentations of their product.
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Subjects: English Language Arts, Career Skills
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Region: New Jersey
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