Are there any recommended student books, DVDs or other materials related to media & media literacy?
Yes, many. For the best books and teaching materials selected and reviewed by members of the National Association for Media Literacy Education, visit TeachMediaLiteracy.org and use the pull-down menus at the top of the page to select a grade level and Topic or Curriculum area, then hit the GO button. TeachMediaLiteracy.org also has many resources for professional development.