The Role of Media
Grade
K-6
6-9
9-12
Lesson Duration
From iCivics
OVERVIEW
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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to…
- Analyze the role of mass media in monitoring and influencing government and the public sphere.
- Explain the impact of the media on monitoring and influencing government and the public sphere.
- Analyze media communications for bias.
- Recognize the media acting in its roles as gatekeeper, agenda-setter, and watchdog.
Go to: https://www.icivics.org/viewpdf.html?path=/sites/default/files/uploads/Role%20of%20Media_1.pdf
tags: fake news, media literacy
Source
https://www.icivics.org/curriculum/media-and-influence
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