Lesson 2, Week 1 : History of Media/Television (DAY 1)
Objective: SWBAT define Digital Media while starting to analyze the history of media by learning about television’s founder Philo T. Farnsworth. (Day 1 of 2) Do Now: Read the article the 14 year old boy who came up with the idea of "electronic" television. (History of Media TAB) & Think Pair/Share about article summary. Lesson: See History of Media TAB Activity: Farnsworth Video Closure: All Write- How do you think Farnsworth’s life relates to Digital Media of today? In your own words, write on a White Card what Digital Media actually is. Assessments: Class Participation & Homework Blog-All Write Activity Questions.
Unit 1: NJ CCCS: HISTORY STANDARDS: -6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in an interconnected world.
21st Century Standards: · 9.1.12.E.1- Create messages for different purposes and audiences with sensitivity to cultural, gender, and age diversity, using various digital media outlets. · 9.1.4.E.1- Explain how digital media are used in daily life in a variety of settings. · 9.4.12.C.(2).1-Demonstrate writing processes used for a range of journalism media to build a base of skills for careers in the field. -8.1.12.A.3Participate in online courses, learning communities, social networks, orvirtual worlds and recognize them as resources for lifelong learning.