This ninth-grade inquiry invites students to analyze arguments about banning certain books while also asking them to consider what makes a book worth reading.
These highlighted defamation and libel cases offer provocative entry points into classroom discussions on free speech, the free press, and the First Amendment.
Investigating the spotlighted leaflet on a century-old immigration debate, can support students’ awareness of information manipulation, persuasive techniques, and ongoing discourse on immigration.
Examining the featured pre-Civil War passport application of a Black anti-slavery activist can launch an engaging classroom lesson on the meaning of citizenship.
Guiding students to conduct media audits can broaden their understanding of how policy issues are viewed in different media markets as well as how students can more consciously curate their own newsfeeds.
“I Know More than the Scietists”: Selecting Media Education Approaches for the Moment
This multifaceted media education approach can help students recognize media influences and stem the flow of misinformation.
Analyzing election-related social media posts that present false information can launch an important classroom lesson on the long history of voter suppression in the United States.
These engaging activities can guide students to confront historic examples of harmful propaganda and help them understand the problem and danger of modern stereotypes.
Incorporating these teaching resources in the classroom can aid students in developing media literacy skills and deepen their understanding of how media creators shape our views.