This lesson plan uses the NYT video “Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol” together with the
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Lesson Plan: The Politics of Plaques — Public Memory, Rhetoric, and Media Framing
Lesson overview Students analyze reporting on new, highly partisan plaques added to a White House “Presidential Walk of Fame,” a
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 Topic: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Politics: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges
The Case of Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson and Ethical Challenges Objective: Students will understand a real-world example of AI use
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: Media Portrayal and Satire in “Don’t Look Up”
Objective: Students will analyze the film Don’t Look Up as a satirical critique of political and media responses to crises,
Lesson Plan: The Danger of Losing the Free Press – Elon Musk’s Unelected Power and Its Global Consequences
Grade Level: High School / College Subject: Social Studies, Civics, Media Literacy Introduction: Why This Lesson Matters Now The attack
Lesson Plan: Five Failures in the Oval Office
Objective Students will analyze and understand the five key failures identified in a recent Oval Office meeting between President Trump,
Lesson Plan: The Free Press and Recent Developments
Objective Students will examine the history of press freedom in the United States, assess its current state, compare it with
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: 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: 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: 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: Reflecting on January 6th – Understanding Democracy and Civic Responsibility
Grade Level: High School Objective Students will: Analyze the events of January 6, 2021, in historical and civic contexts. Explore
