Objective Students will examine the history of press freedom in the United States, assess its current state, compare it with
Month: February 2025
Lesson Plan: Analyzing Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood and Its Influence on True Crime Literature
Objectives: Literary Analysis: Examine Capote’s writing style, narrative techniques, and the concept of the “nonfiction novel.” Cultural and Historical Context:
Lesson Plan: Empathy and Activism in Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards
Objective Students will analyze Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards speech to explore how persuasive literary devices, historical allusions, and political commentary
Lesson Plan: The Post (2017) – Press Freedom and Ethical Journalism in the Digital Age
Grade Level: High School (Grades 11-12) / College LevelSubject: History, Civics, Media Studies, English Language Arts Objective: Students will analyze
Lesson Plan: The Impact of the Trump Administration on Employment in the United States
Objective: Educators will explore the multifaceted effects of the Trump administration’s policies on employment across various sectors in the United
Lesson plan; NewsGuard and Analyzing the Impact of Misinformation Spread by Influential Figures
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of misinformation shared by influential figures and evaluate the role of credible sources like
Lesson Plan: Understanding Global Disparities Through “If It Were My Home”
Grade Level: Middle School / High School Subject: Social Studies / Geography / Global Studies Objective: Students will analyze and
Lesson plan: The view from Europe; Analyzing Transatlantic Relations in the Context of President Trump’s Second Term
Objective: Students will critically assess the evolving dynamics between the United States and Europe during President Trump’s second term, focusing
Lesson Plan: Understanding “Rabbit-Proof Fence” and the Stolen Generations
Subject Areas: History, Social Studies, English, Indigenous Studies Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will: Understand the historical
Lesson Plan: Trump’s Ban on Paper Straws & Environmental & Policy Debate
In February 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing federal restrictions on plastic straws, citing concerns over the
Lesson Plan: Analyzing Super Bowl 2025 Commercials
Grade Level: High School (Grades 10-12)Subject: Media Literacy, Marketing, and English Language Arts Super Bowl commercials have evolved into a
Lesson Plan: 1984 by George Orwell
Introduction George Orwell’s 1984 explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and truth manipulation. This lesson plan will help students critically analyze
Lesson Plan: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Introduction This lesson plan guides students through George Orwell’s allegorical novel Animal Farm, exploring its themes, characters, historical context, and
Lesson plan; The Windrush Generation: Migration, Legacy, and Justice
Introduction On a misty morning in June 1948, a former German cruise ship, the Empire Windrush, steamed up the Thames
Lesson Plan: Analyzing the Implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nomination as U.S. Health Secretary
Objective: Educators will explore the multifaceted implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services
