Digital Voices

210 Activities

Digital Voices

Create, connect, and communicate in the digital world. Learners build media literacy skills through podcasting, photography, coding, and digital storytelling. They learn to navigate and contribute to online spaces thoughtfully and creatively.

Activities

Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 6-8)

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students will use design elements and principles (colors, images, shapes, etc.) to create a mood board that promotes a new brand for an influencer, celebrity, or sports figure they admire.

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What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour

In this activity, students leverage prior knowledge to define the news, understand the role of journalists in covering news, and consider why journalism is important to their personal lives and their community.

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Write Postcards from Countries

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Write Postcards from Countries

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students often are fascinated by faraway places. This fascination can fuel an interest in reading about the countries of the world. In this activity, students will visit a website and gather a few facts about a country of their choice. They will then use these facts to write a postcard telling of their trip to that country.

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Social Media and Big Data

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Social Media and Big Data

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, groups of students discuss social media privacy issues. Then they conduct a privacy survey. They graph the results in their groups, and then compare their results with the whole groups’ results.

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Playing with Sound

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Playing with Sound

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Let's dive into the world of sound control! In this lesson, students experiment with various materials and room setups to understand how they affect sound. Get ready to become audio experts!

This is lesson 32 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Evaluating Websites (Grades 3-5)

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Evaluating Websites (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore the criteria for evaluating websites and the importance of this type of evaluation.

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Where Have I Left My Digital Footprint?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Where Have I Left My Digital Footprint?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Every time we use the internet, we leave a trail of footprints behind. Students learn about the importance of digital footprints and look at where they have left their trail.

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A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Are you ready to produce some celebrity news? This lesson dives into "Block F" of a New Show, where celebrity stories are spotlighted!

This activity can be completed as a standalone lesson. It is, however, best completed as part of SRL’s The News Show Structure. This series is also the second section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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A News Show Structure: Closing

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A News Show Structure: Closing

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Get ready to master the art of powerful conclusions! Students learn the secrets of crafting engaging conclusion sentences for their fictional news shows. Join us and discover your signature signoff!

This lesson can be completed independently. It is also lesson 15 in SRL’s A News Show Structure Series and is the 15th lesson in SRL’s Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour.

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A Navigation Experiment

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

A Navigation Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this tech-centric activity, students play a web navigation game to discover strategies many webmasters implement to keep users on their sites.

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Network Scheduling

Leadership and Teamwork, Digital Voices

Network Scheduling

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students create a recording schedule that works for everyone in the news teams. Like the pros, they’ll make sure every news team can capture their story and that the story finds its perfect spot on the airwaves.

This is lesson 34 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Be an Assignment Editor: Multiple Sources

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Be an Assignment Editor: Multiple Sources

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Learn why journalists always seek multiple sources and the critical role of fact verification in reporting the truth.

This lesson is part of SRL's Be An Assignment Series. This series is also the third section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 6-8)

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students will use design elements and principles (colors, images, shapes, etc.) to create a mood board that promotes a new brand for an influencer, celebrity, or sports figure they admire.

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What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour

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Write Postcards from Countries

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Write Postcards from Countries

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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Social Media and Big Data

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Social Media and Big Data

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Playing with Sound

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Playing with Sound

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Let's dive into the world of sound control! In this lesson, students experiment with various materials and room setups to understand how they affect sound. Get ready to become audio experts!

This is lesson 32 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Evaluating Websites (Grades 3-5)

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Evaluating Websites (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore the criteria for evaluating websites and the importance of this type of evaluation.

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Where Have I Left My Digital Footprint?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

Where Have I Left My Digital Footprint?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Every time we use the internet, we leave a trail of footprints behind. Students learn about the importance of digital footprints and look at where they have left their trail.

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A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Are you ready to produce some celebrity news? This lesson dives into "Block F" of a New Show, where celebrity stories are spotlighted!

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A News Show Structure: Closing

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A News Show Structure: Closing

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Get ready to master the art of powerful conclusions! Students learn the secrets of crafting engaging conclusion sentences for their fictional news shows. Join us and discover your signature signoff!

This lesson can be completed independently. It is also lesson 15 in SRL’s A News Show Structure Series and is the 15th lesson in SRL’s Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour.

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A Navigation Experiment

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Digital Voices

A Navigation Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this tech-centric activity, students play a web navigation game to discover strategies many webmasters implement to keep users on their sites.

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Network Scheduling

Leadership and Teamwork, Digital Voices

Network Scheduling

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This is lesson 34 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Be an Assignment Editor: Multiple Sources

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Be an Assignment Editor: Multiple Sources

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Learn why journalists always seek multiple sources and the critical role of fact verification in reporting the truth.

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Design for Life for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

8 Activities

Design for Life for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

6 Hours

This Playlist allows younger students to become ad, logo, and campaign designers at home.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 6-8

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

8 Activities

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 6-8

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

6 Hours

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 6-8 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 6

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

8 Activities

Building a NewsHour: Part 6

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 6

This Module from SRL takes youth through the all elements of building their own news hour. A follow-up to the From Concept to Screen Module, this six part Collection takes youth through the all the steps in creating a news hour to tell their stories.

This is Module 6 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Making Comics

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

7 Activities

Making Comics

OregonASK

3 - 12

7 Hours

Enter the creative world of storytelling through comics!

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Exploring 'The 1619 Project'

Digital Voices, We The People

5 Activities

Exploring 'The 1619 Project'

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

3 Hours 45 Minutes

This module is designed to introduce students to The 1619 Project, an initiative of The New York Times Magazine that examines the legacy of slavery in contemporary U.S. systems and society, and celebrates Black Americans' contributions to democracy.

Students will explore images, multimedia, and short text excerpts associated with the project. They will strengthen their knowledge and critical thinking skills through engaging discussion and hands-on activities such as a fact-sorting challenge, a gallery walk, and the collaborative construction of a timeline of racial (in)justice.

For more activities that explore the injustices of slavery and uplift the resistance and innovation of Black Americans, visit The 1619 Project playlist from the Pulitzer Center, also available on Mizzen.

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Fascinating Rhythm

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

15 Activities

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

The JALC-AC’s second module, Module 2: Fascinating Rhythm encourages students to explore the rhythms, or patterns of their lives. Students learn how to represent rhythmic patterns through symbols – both random and those used by musicians and musical educators – arranging and rearranging the symbols to create sound and movement.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 5

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

5 Activities

Building a NewsHour: Part 5

PBS

3 - 5

2 Hours

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 5

This is Module 5 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

2 Activities

How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

You don't need to be an expert to look at, discuss and respond to art. Use the activities, tools and resources in the How to Look: Exploring Art for Teens collection to help students explore, discuss and write about visual arts, monuments and dance. Guide teens through observing, analyzing, sharing ideas and opinions about the art they encounter and the world around them.

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

7 Activities

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

9 Hours

This module supports students in developing a healthy relationship to the news rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and empowerment.

Students will learn what the news is and reflect on how they can use it in their lives. They will examine the idea of bias and learn how to challenge it, using some of the same skills journalists use. They will consider why some stories get more attention than others, and explore the importance of seeking out underreported stories in order to see a fuller picture of people, places, and issues. Finally, students will move from analyzing news stories to sharing their learning. In their final projects, students will use creative expression and journalistic information to draw attention to the issues that matter to them.

Throughout this module, facilitators have access to the option of requesting a free virtual visit with a Pulitzer Center journalist who can support students in digging deeper into any of these topics, getting their questions answered, and exploring careers in the journalism field.

Are you looking for media literacy activities for upper middle and high school learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12, also on Mizzen.

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Design for Life for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

8 Activities

Design for Life for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

6 Hours

This Playlist allows younger students to become ad, logo, and campaign designers at home.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 6-8

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

8 Activities

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 6-8

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

6 Hours

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Building a NewsHour: Part 6

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

8 Activities

Building a NewsHour: Part 6

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 6

This is Module 6 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Making Comics

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

7 Activities

Making Comics

OregonASK

3 - 12

7 Hours

Enter the creative world of storytelling through comics!

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Exploring 'The 1619 Project'

Digital Voices, We The People

5 Activities

Exploring 'The 1619 Project'

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

3 Hours 45 Minutes

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Fascinating Rhythm

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

15 Activities

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

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Building a NewsHour: Part 5

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

5 Activities

Building a NewsHour: Part 5

PBS

3 - 5

2 Hours

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 5

This is Module 5 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

Digital Voices, Arts in Action

2 Activities

How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

7 Activities

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

9 Hours

This module supports students in developing a healthy relationship to the news rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and empowerment.

Are you looking for media literacy activities for upper middle and high school learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12, also on Mizzen.

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