Critical Thinking & Health:
Kindergarten and First Grade Lessons
Early Elementary School
This kit provides teachers and other educators with the materials to help young children begin to understand the purpose of TV commercials (and advertising in general) in terms of selling intent, and to recognize the types of tricks that advertisers may use to make products look better than they really are. Specific lessons focus on foods groups and misleading nutritional messages commonly found in children's TV commercials, especially the "complete breakfast shot" and highly sugared pseudo-fruit snacks and beverages. Lessons are designed to address developmentally appropriate health standards, and many different commercials are provided so that children can discuss and practice what they have learned.
All materials are classroom-ready, including: teacher guides, student handouts, overviews, and assessments.
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click a unit title to view/close list of downloads Kindergarten Lessons
Lesson 1: Commercials, Part I
Lesson 2: Commercials, Part II
Lesson 3: Food Group
Lesson 4: Cereal Commercials
Lesson 5: Fruit Juice vs. "Fruit" Snacks & Drinks
Additional Practice Videos
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Videos available for larger projection via our
Youtube Channel.
click a unit title to view/close list of downloads First Grade Lessons
Lesson 1: The Food Groups
Lesson 2: Understanding TV Commercials
Lesson 3: TV Commercials & Their Tricks
Lesson 4: TV More Commercials & Their Tricks
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Additional Practice Videos
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Videos available for larger projection via our
Youtube Channel.








