Watch one hour of television directed at young children. Choose from Nick, Jr.(Cable), PBS Kids (Local Channel), or Disney, Jr (Cable). Evaluate it based on the following:
- How does it stimulate critical thinking? (EXPLAIN) If it doesn't stimulate critical thinking, how could the network do better?
- How does it encourage communication/conversation? (EXPLAIN) If it doesn't encourage communication/conversation, how could the network do better?
- What morals or values were implied or taught? (EXPLAIN) If it doesn't imply or teach any morals or values, how could the network do better?
At the beginning of your summary be sure to include the name of the network that you chose from the options above and to include the actual time that you watched. For example, "I chose to watch Nick, Jr. from 10am-11am on Wednesday, April 12th. The shows that were airing during that time were Dora the Explorer and Doc McStuffins. There were various commercials that focused on showing kindness and caring for your friends."