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Public Policy

Managing the Media

9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Define what the media is and provide examples
  • Explain how the media can influence public opinion and, through it, public policy
  • Define bias and provide an example
  • Identify ways citizens can analyze media sources, including identifying bias
  • Practice analyzing and comparing media coverage of top issues
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Overview

How much influence does the media have on the public’s perception of current issues?  In this mini-lesson, students explore where news and information come from and how the media can shape people’s public policy views. Students also compare news coverage among conservative, liberal, and neutral media outlets.

 

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