Decoding Media Bias

Students will examine where people in the U.S. get their news, how news selection amplifies one’s political views, and how media organizations decide to cover stories.

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Grades

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Media Literacy

Issues

Technology, Education, Ethics

Resource Types

Lesson Plans, Media, Video

Teaching Strategies

Individual Work, Analysis, Informational Text, Media, Current Event, Whole Class Discussion

Constitution Articles

First Amendment - Freedom of press, First Amendment - Freedom of speech