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News Literacy Project

InfoZones

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Not all information is created equal. Scholars embark on a gallery walk around the classroom to view six examples of information and identify their primary purposes. Next, pupils complete a graphic organizer to evaluate the different...
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Curated OER

Dogfighting Unit Lesson Five--The Media and Propaganda

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils consider the implications of dogfighting. In this character education lesson, students examine propaganda in advertising and then create their own anti-dogfighting advertisements.
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Newseum

Explore the Information Universe

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Distinguishing among different types of content when conducting online searches can be a challenge. An informative resource helps researchers identify different types of content, from fact-based reports to ads, from propaganda to satire....
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the artistic value of propaganda. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze antique artistic pieces for their political agenda perpetuation. Students discuss propaganda techniques of the past to today prior to...
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Curated OER

What Is the Influence?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate propaganda techniques. In this media awareness lesson plan, students watch instructor-selected commercial clips and use the provided propaganda handouts to identify the propaganda techniques used in each of them.
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Curated OER

Introduction of Careers in Fine Arts and Communications

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create advertising campaigns. In this communications lesson, 9th graders explore the use of propaganda endorsements, bandwagon appeals, name calling, plain folks appeal and generalities in advertising. Students...
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Curated OER

Media Literacy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video a pre-taped TV commercials. They define propaganda and re-watch the video. Students choose a poster from Posters American Style and journal about their observations. Students use the computer lab to develop tape...
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Historical Witness: Social Messaging

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the persuasive techniques of leaders. In this propaganda lesson, students discover the practices that Louis XIV and Caligula used to persuade others. Students watch "The Merchants of Cool" and discuss propaganda used...
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Curated OER

Are We under the Influence? A Second Look

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore propaganda techniques. In this media awareness lesson, students watch instructor-selected commercial clips and identify the propaganda techniques used in each of them using the provided propaganda handouts.
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Curated OER

World War II: A United Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United States...
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Curated OER

Recognizing Advertising Techniques

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore advertising techniques. In this media awareness instructional activity, students read articles about foods and their links to childhood obesity. Students also discuss propaganda techniques that advertisers use to sell...
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Curated OER

Bias in Journalism

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students evaluate the credibility and reliability of various sources. Students survey the coverage of a particular event in different newspapers, select a current event and compare different perspectives. They write an article...
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Curated OER

Fighting Fake News

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Fake news. Alternative facts. Internet trolls. In an age of Newspeak, it's increasingly important to equip 21st century learners with the skills needed to determine the legitimacy of claims put forth on social media, in print, and in...
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Curated OER

Creating War Propaganda

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students analyze propaganda techniques using posters, speeches, and other examples of this type of persuasion. They use this information to design their own examples of propaganda. They focus on propaganda techniques used during war.
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Curated OER

Techniques Used to Convey Media Messages

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars consider the impact of media messages. In this media awareness instructional activity, students discover the types of media techniques employed in advertising and share examples of each as they create media message collages.
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Evaluating Political Advertisements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How do interest groups try to influence elections? As part of their study of the election process, groups view 30-second advertisements produced by advocacy groups and use the provided worksheet to evaluate these ads. They then craft...
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TB - Lusitania Day (1916)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, after brainstorming all the different types of propaganda, explore, analyze and study the nature, origin and purpose of propaganda and how its aims are achieved. They assess how the sinking of the Lusitania was...
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Stanford University

Philippine-American War Political Cartoon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the Philippine War.  In this propaganda activity, students read the a timeline of events during the Philippine War.  High schoolers evaluate Philippine propaganda cartoons from the period.
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Curated OER

Determining Author's Point of View: The Sneeches

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Determine the author's point of view in a text. Young readers read Dr. Seuss' The Sneeches and identify the author's purpose in the story. They identify persuasive techniques in writing, asking and answering questions to better...
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Curated OER

The Civil War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Although we currently focus on Abraham Lincoln's positive contributions in creating a more equal society, the truth is that Lincoln was actually a controversial character in his time! After studying the Civil War, give your high...
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Curated OER

Antisemitism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.
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Curated OER

To War or Not To War!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the various types of propaganda used during World War II. In groups, they make notes on each example and determine why they believe the opinion of the United States involvement in the war changed. They share their...
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Curated OER

Make a Theme Song

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars listen to music and the different messages it sends and then they make a theme song for a campaign. In this theme song lesson plan, students learn about propaganda and the importance of music.
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Curated OER

Taxed Tempers Toss Tea To Tides

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Engage learners in persuasive writing, research, and creative thinking. They research the series of events that led to the Boston Tea Party and create brochures that include propaganda intended to rally Patriot support or dissuade...

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