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MediaOcracy: We The Voters

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Title:

 MediaOcracy: We The Voters

URL:

 https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/mediaocracy-video/we-the-voters/

Content Source:

 PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

Social media algorithms often create "news bubbles" that block exposure to opposing points of view. Here you’ll get concrete advice from leading media experts on how to break free and get fully informed. Use this lesson plan and accompanying video on Decoding Media Bias (also found in the Support Materials), authored by social studies educator Liz Ramos. Students will look at several different media websites and discuss any bias found on these sites. 

Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 8
20) Examine an artifact that demonstrates bias through distorting, exaggerating, or misrepresenting data and redesign it using factual, relevant, unbiased content to more accurately reflect the truth.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • select an artifact such as an article, pamphlet, website, video, etc.
    • , that demonstrates bias.
  • will redesign the selected artifact using verifiable facts to more accurately reflect the truth.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • bias
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • that publications can display bias.
  • that information should always be checked with multiple sources.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • research information to either support what is being shared or to refute what is being shared.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • bias exists in our society, therefore all information should be researched before assuming it is accurate.
Tags: bias, internet, media
License Type: Custom Permission Type
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AccessibilityVideo resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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