Policy Promotion: Politicians and the Media
Lesson Plan
Politicians are everywhere—talk shows, radio, news reports, and social media. But why are they there? In this mini-lesson, students explore how elected…
Overview
Politicians are everywhere—talk shows, radio, news reports, and social media. But why are they there? In this mini-lesson, students explore how elected officials use the mass media to promote their ideas about public policy and generate the public’s support for it.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Identify ways elected officials use the media to promote or address public policy
- Explain why elected officials use the media in regard to public policy
- Explain why citizens need to scrutinize the information they receive about public policy
- Identify factors to consider when reviewing elected officials’ use of the media