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Interest Groups and Cloaked Websites
Most interest groups are honest about their intentions, but some are not. In this lesson, students explore how interest groups use cloaked websites to influence public policy and shape public opinion.
This video is part of the Civic Digital Literacy Project from iCivics and the Digital Inquiry Group. Civic Digital Literacy equips students with evidence-based strategies to discern online information, find trustworthy sources, and be better informed citizens within the rapidly changing online environment.
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Learning Objectives
- Define interest groups
- Explain how interest groups influence policy and shape public opinion
- Engage in direct discussion
- Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events
Overview
Most interest groups are honest about their intentions, but some are not. In this lesson, students explore how interest groups use cloaked websites to influence public policy and shape public opinion.
This video is part of the Civic Digital Literacy Project from iCivics and the Digital Inquiry Group. Civic Digital Literacy equips students with evidence-based strategies to discern online information, find trustworthy sources, and be better informed citizens within the rapidly changing online environment.
Explore the full collection of Civic Digital Literacy resources.
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