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This unit is designed to teach students about media influence on politics and society. Students learn how the media and interest groups influence discussions that take place in the…
Fight hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting as a NewsFeed Defender!
Run your own presidential campaign!
Make your own history! Are you team Federalist or AntiFederalist?
In this lesson, students learn to use reputable news sources to investigate social media posts about the executive branch.
Ever spot an online post that seems too good to be true? In this lesson, students learn that validating a social media post isn’t as easy as it looks.
News Flash! The ruling is in! Misinformation about the courts can have serious consequences. In this lesson, students learn strategies for investigating social media posts.…
In this lesson, students learn to use reputable sources to investigate social media posts about the legislative branch.
Governments often use the media to shape public perception and bolster their authority. In this lesson, students learn the difference between state-controlled and…
Who’s really behind that post? Students learn the importance of determining who’s behind the information they see and what their motive is.
What is the media? What does it do? Students examine the types and roles of the media by taking on the role of newsmaker and agenda setter. iCivics en español! Student and class…
Photos can be a powerful political resource. In this lesson, students learn how evaluating photos on social media can help them conserve their attention.
Searching online? Wikipedia is often a top result, but should you trust it? In this lesson, students learn about how Wikipedia works and the site’s processes for preventing…
Chatbots are pretty impressive, but are they really as smart as they seem? In this lesson, students learn how chatbots produce information.
Some interest groups use cloaked websites to disguise their true intentions. Students consider why information from interest groups matters politically.
Appearances can be deceiving, especially online, and our notions about URLs are often unfounded. In this lesson, students learn the truth about what URLs can and cannot tell them…
In today’s digital age, it’s essential to be a critical consumer of online information. So, how can you spot problematic content? Fact-checking websites are a great tool for…
Make your students’ game play more meaningful with activities designed specifically for NewsFeed Defenders. This easy-to-use resource set means deeper learning for students and…
Public opinion polls can give insight into people's priorities and opinions, and give candidates and the media a sense of the whole picture.
Is that article original content or is it a sponsored ad? In this lesson, students learn why sponsored content is designed to be so hard to spot.
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