How Media Shapes American Values and Society

American Television, Digital Media, and Society

8th Grade·Arts·TEKS

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Analyze how theatre, film, and television have influenced American attitudes, behaviors, and social movements.

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American Television, Digital Media, and Society

8th Grade · Arts · TEKS

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Learners will explore the rise of television and digital media, tracing their theatrical roots and examining how performance media shapes American values, diversity, and society.

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117.213(b)(4)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Theatre · 8th Grade

explore the roles of theatre, film, television, and electronic media such as key developments, figures, and works on American society.