Lesson Plan

Evaluating Information: Focus on the 2008 Election

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Just how true is the information contained in political ads? Determining the veracity of campaign ads from the 2008 presidential race is the focus of a lesson that introduces class members to several fact-checking resources.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals use the provided link to fact check a current campaign ad
Classroom Considerations
  • The second in a series of eight resources that focus on analyzing presidential campaign commercials from 1952-2012
Pros
  • The three-page resource includes an overview of the lesson, discussion questions, detailed procedures, a link to the ads and to the factcheck account, an assessment, and extension activities
Cons
  • None