This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the Media Awareness Network site.

Dimensions of Thinking
Overall Expectations 9.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking Specific Expectations determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence or reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue evaluate, critically, ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives demonstrate the ability to analyze current affairs from multiple perspectives re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue generate creative ideas and strategies in individual and group activities access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate technologies assemble and organize different viewpoints in order to assess their validity	Lessons Bias Bias in the News Deconstructing Web Pages Fact Versus Opinion    Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion?  You Decide! ICYouSee: A Lesson in Critical Thinking   Taming the Wild Wiki Thinking About Hate Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students
Research for Deliberative Inquiry
Overall Expectations 9.S.7 apply the research process Specific Expectations reflect on changes of perspective or opinion based on information gathered and research conducted develop a position supported by information gathered during research draw conclusions based upon research and evidence determine how information serves a variety of purposes and that the accuracy or relevance may need verification practise responsible and ethical use of information and technology include and organize references as part of research demonstrate the advanced search skills necessary to limit the number of hits desired for online and offline databases; for example, the use of “and” or “or” between search topics and the choice of appropriate search engines for the topic develop a process to manage volumes of information that can be made available through electronic sources evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic make connections among related, organized data, and assemble various pieces into a unified message refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number analyze and synthesize information to create a product	Lessons Classroom Resources to Counter Cyberbullying Cyberbullying and the Law Deconstructing Web Pages Fact Versus Opinion    Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion?  You Decide! I heard it 'round the Internet: Sexual health education and authenticating online information     ICYouSee: A Lesson in Critical Thinking   Promoting Ethical Behaviour Online: Our Values and Ethics   Taming the Wild Wiki Thinking About Hate Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students
Communication
Overall Expectations 9.S.9 Develop skills of media literacy Specific Expectations examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages examine the values, lifestyles and points of view represented in a media message analyze the impact of television, Internet, radio and print media on a particular current affairs issue	Lessons Alcohol on the Web Beyond Media Messages: Media Portrayal of Global Development Bias Bias in the News Buy Nothing Day    Defining Popular Culture   How to Analyze the News Hype! Perceptions of Race and Crime    Perceptions of Youth and Crime   Public Images   Scripting a Crime Drama Thinking Like a Citizen   Video Production of a Newscast   Viewing a Crime Drama   Watching the Elections Teachable Moment Buy Nothing Day TV Turnoff Week Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students