B2+Hebert,+Thomas

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** Media and Technology's Influence on Health and Health Behaviors
 * Grade Level(s):** 9-Diploma
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Media and technology and its effects on health and health behaviors
 * Key Words:** Media, technology, health, behavior, influence
 * Designed by:** T.J. Hebert
 * Time Frame:** 6(80)
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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * This unit is designed to inform people about the way the media operates and attempts to influence viewers and users. There are several techniques that the media uses to "hook" its viewers in order for them to use or buy their product. The media can positively or negatively affect ones health and health behaviors which can have positive or negative affects on someone's life. The unit will discuss all the various forms of media and analyze the amount of time they spend using media as well as research that shows average amount of media usage across the United States in children. We will look at how media and technology use affects ones health and health behaviors and ways to eliminate unnecessary usage, how to interpret media messages and how to properly use media and technology. Students will complete a number of projects that utilize media and technology in a variety of ways to demonstrate understanding of media and how it affects health and health behaviors.