Au bonheur des publicitaires (In French only)

An article on overconsumption and advertising with suggested classroom activities and teacher resources.

Author : HabiloMédias

Subject : Advertising

Activities : Discussion, Reading, Observation

Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1

Length : 60 minutes

Au bonheur des publicitaires (In French only)

Objectives

  • Realize the influence that advertising exerts on our lives;
  • Recognize advertising strategies used to sell products.

Description

This article aims to raise student awareness about overconsumption and marketing. It proposes several classroom activities.

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