Kids' Lives/TV Lives
Using this handout, ask the girls to compare their lives to those of characters shown on a TV sitcom and create a proposal for a sitcom that would reflect their reality.
TV TurnOff Week
Introduce your Unit to TV TurnOff Week. This North American event happens each spring and involves hundreds of schools, libraries and individuals. Celebrate by holding a read-a-thon or having your girls interview older relatives and friends about "life before TV."
The Rules For Violence on Kids' TV
In Canada we have guidelines to control violence in kids' TV shows. Distribute The Rules handout and review with girls. (The Rules are adapted from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Voluntary Code on Violence.) Ask the girls:
- Are these are good rules?
- Are there other rules they would like to add?
- How well do children's shows follow these rules?
Taking Charge of TV Violence
Older level girls will enjoy the "watch dog" aspect to this activity guide, as they talk about the influence of media violence on younger children and explore appropriate ages for viewing different types of violent content.
UNICEF's International Children's Day of Broadcasting Celebrate this annual event by approaching your local community channel and asking if your Unit can produce a segment or show to be aired for the broadcasting day. This would be a good time to involve parents who have television production experience.
