Don’t they Report “Just the Facts”?

Students will compare the reporting of the same issue from different points of view and analyze the impacts of these values on media messages. Several activities will lead to a discussion of how different people/organizations bring different points of view to many topics. This is lesson 1 of 3 of an integrated computer science and civics mini-unit.

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Office, Free account required

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: Coding, Civics, bias, research, local news, computer science, integrated civics, media, point of view, factual accuracy

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Virtual Manipulative, Project, Educational Software / Tool, Instructional Technique

Instructional Design Framework(s): Argumentation, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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