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Learn more. Check out this section for special updates and cool ways to stay part of the latest Educational Theatre Program (ETP) action. Your ETP adventure can continue far beyond the school experience. Explore the following resources to learn more about the ways today’s media and electronic communications influence our perceptions of others—and of ourselves.
Recent Media Literacy News
Read the NY Times article on the new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation, “Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8-18-Year Olds.”
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For 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Douglas, Ann. Body Talk: The Straight Facts on Fitness, Nutrition and Feeling Good About Yourself!
Gay, Kathlyn. Am I Fat?: The Obesity Issue for Teens
Graydon, Shari. Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know
Kauchak, Therese. The Real Beauty: 101 Ways To Feel Great About You
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Kirberger, Kimberly. No Body’s Perfect: Stories by Teens About Body Image, Self-Acceptance, and the Search for Identity
Moore, Anne Elizabeth. Hey, Kidz! Buy This Book: A Radical Primer on Corporate and Governmental Propaganda and Artistic Activism for Short People
Winters, Adam. Tobacco and Your Mouth: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Ojeda, Auriana, ed. Body Image
Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart!
Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart is a media literacy Web site for young people that encourages users to think critically about media and become smart consumers. Activities on the site are designed to provide users with some of the skills and knowledge needed to question, analyze, interpret and evaluate media messages.
Children and Advertising
Valuable statistics and information about how children are affected by advertising.
CA 4 Kids
We’re here because we want to make it easier to understand the things that you see in the media, especially the things that you see on television.
Media Literacy
Here you can learn how to deconstruct media messages and create counter-ads. From the New Mexico Media Literacy Project.
Privacy Playground
In this game, designed for ages 8-10, the CyberPigs play on their favourite Web site and encounter marketing ploys, spam and a close encounter with a not-too-friendly wolf. The purpose of the game is to teach kids how to spot online marketing strategies, protect their personal information and avoid online predators.
CyberSense and Nonsense
In this sequel to Privacy Playground, for ages 9-12, the three CyberPigs learn some important lessons about authenticating online information and observing rules of netiquette. They also learn how to distinguish between fact and opinion and how to recognize bias and harmful stereotyping in online content.
Body Image and Nutrition
This site presents statistics about how a teen’s body image can be influenced the media.
Body Image and Self Esteem
Discuss how body image and self-esteem can be influenced by TV, magazines and movies.
Texting the SunStudy Guide. Based on conversations with educators we’ve organized this study guide to be flexible and convenient for teachers use in different ways. Complete each installment as one unit, or pick and choose the best activities for your class. A total of four installments will be released before the start of the tour so be sure to check back often!
Each Installment Contains:
- Writing Prompts and Reflection Questions
- Individual Activities
- Group Activities
Media Literacy Related Themes Include:
- Health Impacts of Media Usage and Exposure
- The Power of Choice
- Digital Ethics
- Body Image
- Cyber Bulling
- Relationships and Communication
- Critical Thinking and Media Savvy
Goals:
- To give educators and students opportunities to explore
Texting the Sun
and issues related to media literacy in greater depth. - To inspire students to use their creativity and critical thinking skills when interacting with the media influences.
- To give students an opportunity to take meaningful action with regard to their environment, health, and relationships.
If you have any questions about booking a performance of Texting the Sun
for your school, please see the booking page, or contact Bridie at: 503-228-9571 or bridie@octc.org
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Alcohol and Drugs |
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| Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine | ||
| Portland | 503-249-3434 | |
| Vancouver | 360-571-3133 | |
| Salem | 503-316-2300 | |
| Longview | 360-636-6235 | |
| Center for Family and Adolescent Research (CFAR) | 503-243-1065 | |
| Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group | 503-370-7363, www.open.org/alanon99/home.html | |
ADHD |
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| CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) | 504-294-9504, www.chadd.org | |
| Crisis (all types), 24 hrs | ||
| Clark County Crisis Intervention | 360-696-9560 | |
| Multnomah County Crisis Line | 503-988-4888 | |
National Boys TownCrisis Line |
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| Children, Teens, Families | 1-800-448-3000 | |
| TTY | 1-800-448-1833 | |
| Oregon State Teen Line | 1-877-553-TEEN (8336) | |
| Salem-Marion/Polk County Crisis line | 1-800-560-5535 | |
| Washington State TeenLine | 1-877-345-TEEN (8336), www.teenline.org | |
| Crisis Support Network (WA) | 360-484-7191, 1-800-435-7276 | |
| Portland Women’s Crisis Line | 503-235-5333, 1-800-235-5333, www.pwcl.org | |
| Northwest Human Services Crisis & Hotline | 503-581-5535, 503-588-5833 | |
Depression and Anxiety |
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| Kaiser Permanente Mental Health | ||
| Portland | 503-249-3434 | |
| Vancouver | 360-571-3133 | |
| Salem | 503-316-2300 | |
| Longview | 360-636-6235 | |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | ||
| Oregon | 1-800-343-6264 | |
| Washington | 1-800-782-9264 | |
| Online | www.nami.org | |
| Recovery Incorporated | ||
| NW Support Groups | 503-231-1334 | |
| The Child Anxiety Network | www.childanxiety.net | |
| Marion County Children’s Mental Health Program | 503-588-5352 | |
| National Mental Health Association | 1-800-969-6642, www.nmha.org | |
| Anxieties.com | www.anxieties.com | |
| Community Counseling Clinic | 503-725-4620, www.pdx.edu/sped-coun/counseling_clinic.html | |
Domestic Violence |
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| OR Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | 503-365-9644 | |
| Portland Women’s Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Services | 1-888-235-5333 | |
| Salem 24 hr Crisis Line | 503-399-7722 | |
| Washington State Hotline | 1-800-562-6025 | |
| National Child Abuse Hotline | 503-731-3100, 1-800-422-4453 | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | |
| Clackamas Women’s Services | 503-772-2366, www.clackamaswomensservices.org | |
| Volunteers of America Family Center | 503-771-5503, www.voaor.org/service/children.html | |
| West Women and Children’s Center | 503-224-7718, www.co.clackamas.or.us | |
Eating Disorders and Body Image: |
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| ANRED | www.anred.com | |
| National Eating Disorders Association Helpline | 1-800-931-2237, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org | |
| Clackamas Community College | 503-657-6958 | |
| HUGS International Inc. | 1-800-565-4847, www.hugs.com | |
| Providence St. Vincent’s Eating Disorder Clinic | 503-216-2368, 503-216-2028 | |
| Overeater’s Anonymous | 503-581-0589 | |
| CREDN (Columbia River Eating Disorder Network) | www.healeatingdisorders.com/CREDN | |
Family Services |
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| Parent Trust for Washington Children Statewide Family Help Line | 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) | |
| Parents Anonymous of Oregon | 503-258-4557 | |
| Providence Child Center | 503-215-2400 | |
| Morrison Child and Family Services | 503-542-3025, www.morrisonkids.org | |
| YMCA of Columbia-Willamette | 503-223-9622, www.ymca-portland.org | |
| YWCA of Salem | 503-581-9922, www.ywcasalem.org | |
| YWCA of Clark County | 360-696-0167, 1-800-695-0167, www.ywcaclark.org | |
Grief and Suicide: |
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| Me, Too & Company for children and youth | 503-228-2104 | |
| Youth Suicide Bereavement Support | www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ipe/ysp/sbs.shtml | |
| Kaiser Permanente | 503-499-5242, 1-800-448-0838 | |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | 503-236-8444, www.afsp.org | |
| Internet Safety | ||
| National Criminal Justice Reference Services | www.ncjrs.gov/internetsafety | |
| NetSmartz. | www.NetSmartz.org | |
| SafeKids | www.SafeKids.com | |
| Family Education | www.FamilyEducation.com | |
| Webwise Kids | www.WebWiseKids.org | |