On The Friday Zone…

It's How You Look At It

January 13, 2006

Guest Ali Bryant explains media ratings systems.Today in the Zone, Echo and Friday Zone kids Kaci and Maria explore a concept called “media literacy.” It is the ability to read, analyze and evaluate different types of media. What’s media? It’s the different ways we communicate, like through television, print, radio or computers.

First up, guest Sarah Polk shares advertising secrets. You’ll be surprised to learn the different ways advertisers try and grab your attention. Also, through a cool science, Addie will help us uncover how media can play tricks on our eyes.

Lastly, we ask the question, “Why can’t I watch the TV shows and movies that I want to see?” Media expert Ali Bryant will be on hand to discuss media rating systems and how they impact what we watch. It’s an eye-opening show, so make sure you check out The Friday Zone.