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.

Citizenship
It is expected that students will: describe essential characteristics of democratic processes demonstrate awareness of the goals and ideals of democracy	Lessons Cyber Bullying and Civic Participation Cyber Bullying and the Law (Grades 7 - 8) Understanding Cyber Bullying : Virtual vs. Physical Worlds
Identity Learning
It is expected that students will: value the characteristics that make them who they are, e.g., gender, skills and talents, culture, physical characteristics affirm their personal identities in their interactions with others	Lessons Cyber Bullying and Civic Participation Cyber Bullying and the Law (Grades 7 - 8) Understanding Cyber Bullying : Virtual vs. Physical Worlds
Power and Authority
It is expected that students will: demonstrate sensitivity to imbalances and abuses of power identify the role of law and systems of justice in Canada demonstrate understanding of the concepts of power and authority	Lessons Cyber Bullying and Civic Participation Cyber Bullying and the Law (Grades 7 - 8) Understanding Cyber Bullying : Virtual vs. Physical Worlds
Following Confederation: Canadian Expansions
Assess, critically, the impact of urbanization and of technology on individual and collective identities in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: In what ways did technological advances contribute to the development of Canada (e.g., radio transmissions, electronics, multimedia)?	Lessons that meet grade Seven expectations Activity One: Looking Through the Lenses - Lesson Activity Two: Whose Lenses? How Mass Media Portray Global Development - Lesson Activity Three: Adjusting the Focus - Lesson Allies and Aliens - For Teachers Elections and the Media - Lesson ICYouSee: A Lesson in Critical Thinking - Lesson News Journalism Across the Media: Introduction - Lesson Privacy and Internet Life Stereotyping and Bias - Lesson What Students Need to Know about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy - Lesson Who Knows? Your Privacy in the Information Age - Lesson Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8)
Dimensions of Thinking
Students will: Develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking: determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and/or reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue