Media Literacy Lesson: Logical Fallacies

Created by Teacher(s): Kara Hisatake|Published on: September 12, 2023

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In this lesson, students learn how to analyze greenwashing and logical fallacies, debunk false advertising, and design an infographic to raise awareness.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students identify inaccurate narratives about products used at the beach and learn how misleading marketing can damage the climate.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students identify and analyze logical fallacies, especially greenwashing, and determine how they affect audiences.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students design an infographic to debunk a logical fallacy about reef-safe sunscreen and offer alternative, locally-made products.

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Subjects: English Language Arts, Health

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Region: Global

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