Standard #: SS.912.CG.2.13


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Analyze the influence and effects of various forms of media and the internet in political communication.


Clarifications


Clarification 1: Students will explain how the methods of political communication has changed over time (e.g., television, radio, press, social media).

Clarification 2: Students will describe how the methods used by political officials to communicate with the public has changed over time.

Clarification 3: Students will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of political communication.



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Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.912.CG.2.AP.13 Recognize the influence and effects of various forms of media and the internet in political communication.


Related Resources

Lesson Plans

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"Greetings, Fellow Americans": Methods of Political Communication used by Politicians

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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats: Minimum Wage and Child Labor Laws

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Frankling Roosevelt Fireside Chats - Social Security

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Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fireside Chats and New Deal Policies Relevant Today

Learn about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's use of the radio to communicate New Deal policies that are still relevant with this interactive tutorial.

Politics and The Media: Part 2

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Presentation/Slideshow

Name Description
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Teaching Ideas

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Student Resources

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
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Learn how television, internet, and social media have influenced political communication in this interactive tutorial. 

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Parent Resources

Teaching Idea

Name Description
Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide: Standard 2:

This Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at these grade levels.



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