This lesson uses communication and media literacy to engage students in exploring the issues of trespassing on railroad property.
Students discuss real-life trespassing incidents and the glorification of trespassing in the media.
Then they develop a legal action letter against one of the companies responsible for the media campaign. An extension to this lesson involves students in creating a mock trial of a trespasser who has caused a train to go off the tracks. Two 40-50 minute class periods. Present evidence that supports legal action against media producers. Express an argument in writing.