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Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE]

Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE]

FromUnspookable


Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE]

FromUnspookable

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below.

Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en
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Media Literacy Resources for Middle Graders and Families:
https://get.checkology.org/ is a browser-based platform where middle school and high school students learn how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape by developing news literacy skills.
https://namle.net/ The National Association for Media Literacy Education is a national organization dedicated to media literacy education.
https://www.capstonepub.com/library/products/cracking-the-media-literacy-code/ The Cracking the Media Literacy Code book series gives students the tools they need to separate fact from fiction, and manipulation from information.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews.
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (74)

Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner, appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Podcast Magazine, The AV Club, Fast Company, and more.