Body Image Integrated Thematic Unit
In this unit, students will be exploring how media and advertisements change the way we think about ourselves. Through a combination of English and Mathematics concepts, we will delve into the world of body image and seek to inform the world around us. We will wrap this unit up by creating a PSA that will be shown school wide, exposing the negative effects of media to our peers.
Central Focus
Enduring Understanding |
Beauty is subjective. Through English and Mathematics we will explore the consequences to the way beauty is portrayed through media and advertisements.
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Essential Questions |
How much money do beauty companies spend on advertising? Is there a correlations between how much money is spent on beauty products and time spent on social media? How much money do we spend on beauty products? What is beauty? In what ways do social media and advertising impact our body image?
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