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Fight hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting as a NewsFeed Defender!
Public sphere, public agenda, public opinion, public policy… What’s the difference? Students discover the relationships among these concepts and how they influence the issues we…
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…
The role of interest groups in politics and government is a hot topic in the media today. This lesson uses the battle over school lunch ingredients to illustrate how interest…
Examine the seven forms of propaganda found in advertising and politics. Discover the persuasive methods behind the messaging we see every day and gain skills to effectively…
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…
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.
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.
Videos have a way of grabbing your attention. In this lesson, students learn how videos also have the power to shape opinions, behaviors, and trends.
Governments often use the media to shape public perception and bolster their authority. In this lesson, students learn the difference between state-controlled and…
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…
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