Media Literacy: Consumer Awareness Lesson - Composting Myths

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Total Pages: 25 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 5 MB
File Type: Zip

What really happens when we toss something into the compost bin? In this thought-provoking media literacy and consumer awareness lesson, students will uncover the truth behind common composting myths and examine how companies and municipalities communicate their composting practices.

Perfect for Grades 6–8, this lesson explores the gap between advertised sustainability efforts and what happens to our waste. It’s an engaging way to integrate science, environmental education, and critical thinking while building key media literacy skills. Students will learn if common household products can be composted.

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What’s Included:

• 1 Complete Lesson Plan
• Comprehension Questions + Answer Key
• Journal Entry Assessment (4 options)
• Quiz + Answer Key
• Extend Your Learning Assignment
• Print & Digital Formats

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Consumer Awareness
• The Truth Behind Composting Myths
• Evaluating Municipal Waste Messaging
• Analyzing Environmental Claims in Media
• Promoting Sustainable Thinking & Critical Evaluation

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Perfect For:

• Media Literacy & Environmental Science Units
• Grade 8 Geography Lessons
• Sustainability Lessons (Grades 6–8)
• Earth Day, Eco-Week, or Environmental Awareness Projects
• Science Sub Plans
• ELA Sub Plans
• Cross-Curricular Learning
• Print or Online Classrooms

Why Teachers Love This Lesson:

• Eco-Focused Engagement: Encourages students to dig deeper into real-world sustainability topics.
• Critical Thinking & Media Literacy: Builds awareness around environmental messaging and greenwashing.
• Digital-Ready Formats: Includes PDFs and Google Slides™ to suit classroom setups.
• Flexible Assessment Options: Supports a variety of learning needs with journal prompts, a quiz, and extension tasks.
• Curriculum-Aligned: Integrates science and media literacy in one streamlined lesson.

Teacher Feedback

1. “Loved this resource, so great for a quick assessment for media literacy!”
2. “This was perfect for my class!!”

This resource is a great way to start meaningful conversations around sustainability, composting, and environmental messaging. Students will learn how to critically assess what happens to their compost and explore the truth behind marketing and public communication claims.

Resource Notes:

• Regular, reliable internet access is required for this resource.
• Internet must be able to access online video sources.