Lesson overview Students analyze reporting on new, highly partisan plaques added to a White House “Presidential Walk of Fame,” a
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Lesson Plan: “Conspiracy, prediction & pop culture – The Simpsons case”
For more than three decades, The Simpsons has not only entertained millions but also become an unlikely lightning rod for
Lesson Plan: Fact-Checking Political Claims Using Washington Post Fact Checker and FactCheck.org
Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the role and significance of fact-checking in
Lesson Plan: Analyzing Political Misinformation About Canada and Its Implications
Grade Level: High School; Undergraduate or Graduate Students in Political Science, Media Studies, or Communication Objective: Students will critically analyze instances
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; 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: 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
Lesson plan; “The Price of Change: Analyzing Political Rhetoric and Economic Promises”
Lesson Plan Overview This lesson explores the complexities of political rhetoric, economic policies, and public reactions, using former President Donald
Lesson Plan: Analyzing ‘Animal Farm’ in the Context of the Trump Administration
Objective: Students will critically examine George Orwell’s Animal Farm alongside the policies and actions of the Trump administration to understand
Lesson plan; Misinformation is everywhere this election. Can you tell what’s real?
Test your skills at spotting online falsehoods. This lessonplan is written by Cat Zakrzewski, Rachel Lerman and Shelly Tan at The Washington
