News Media: Purpose and Passion (Ages 10-14)

American Girl Doll Camp

Ms. Heather

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In this one-time class, we will explore the purpose news media plays in the United States and the passion it takes to pursue a career in this industry.

Class Experience

Television, newspaper, radio, and online -- the news industry is one that is constantly evolving. Media is put under a microscope, criticized, praised, and misunderstood. In this one-time lesson, we are going to look at exactly what the media is and why they are so important to the dynamic of the United States.

Key points we will discuss:
-Roles the media to inform, serve as a watchdog, represent the public, and entertain
-The ways we consume news
-The difference between local and cable news...

I spent a decade studying and working in the broadcast journalism field. I have worked with a variety of news professionals in multiple cities and markets across the country.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Heather

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(112)

Hello! I am a mom of four great kiddos (ages 13 to 1). I currently run my own business making and delivering homemade dinners to those in my community. I have spent the last four years teaching ESL to students in China. I worked with high school...