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Media Literacy Lesson - Dog DNA Tests

Media Literacy Lesson - Dog DNA Tests

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Total Pages: 29 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 Hours
File Size: 1.39 MB
File Type: Zip (PDFs)

If your students love dogs, they’ll be instantly hooked by this engaging lesson on Dog DNA tests! Designed for Grades 6–8, this media literacy and consumer awareness resource explores how companies market dog DNA testing kits, and whether the results truly match the claims.

Students will play a Google Slides™ dog breeds game and reflect on the accuracy of DNA testing through the lens of consumer responsibility. This cross-curricular lesson is perfect for media literacy or science.

What’s Included:

  • 1 Complete Media Literacy Lesson Plan
  • Dog DNA Google Slides™ Game
  • Comprehension Questions + Answer Key
  • Journal Entry Assessment
  • Quiz + Answer Key
  • Extend Your Learning Choice Board + Rubric
  • Graphic Organizers
  • PDF and Google Slides™ Formats
  • Answer Keys and Assessment Rubric Included

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Consumer Awareness
  • Understanding Marketing Claims and Product Accuracy
  • Evaluating Dog DNA Testing Kits
  • Analyzing Consumer Trust

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Unlock all 11 engaging and ready-to-use lessons that dive into consumer awareness, digital literacy, and advertising strategies – all designed to connect with your middle school students in meaningful, real-world ways.

Perfect For:

  • Media Literacy & Consumer Awareness Units
  • Science Education (Grades 6–8)
  • Critical Thinking and Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Back-to-School Engagement or Sub Plans

Why Teachers Love This Lesson:

  • Animal-Loving Students are Instantly Engaged: A fun, relatable hook that gets students talking and thinking.
  • Critical & Creative Thinking: Encourages analysis of advertising claims using real-world products.
  • Game-Based Learning: The included Google Slides game adds excitement and interactivity.
  • Flexible Formats: Ready to use in print or digital formats.
  • Cross-Curricular Value: Perfect blend of media literacy, science, and consumer education.

Teacher Feedback:

  1. “This worksheet is an excellent resource for reinforcing key concepts in a clear, engaging, and age-appropriate way. The activities are well-structured, promoting both independent thinking and skill mastery, while also making learning fun and interactive. It’s a valuable tool for both classroom instruction and at-home practice, and it truly supports student success.”
  2. “The information was engaging for all of the students.”
  3. “My students always get a kick out of this resources. They are really engaged with the videos and find it hilarious what people can fall for when they don’t think critically for themselves!”

This resource is a great way to start meaningful conversations around product advertising, scientific claims, and consumer awareness. Students will learn how to evaluate marketing strategies and determine if product results align with what’s being promised, all while having fun learning about animals.

Resource Notes:

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