Lesson 2: Media and Politics Project
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to analyze the role of media in shaping political opinion, evaluate the impact of social media on civic engagement and political campaigns, and assess how citizens and politicians use these platforms to influence public policy.
How does traditional media influence public opinion and political participation?
In what ways has social media transformed the relationship between politicians and the public?
What strategies can citizens use to critically evaluate political information on social media?
CG.Civ.2.c. Analyze the role of individuals, groups, and the media in shaping political participation over
time in the United States (e.g., interest groups, media bias, political parties).
Level 3 – Strategic Thinking
Students analyze multiple media sources, evaluate bias and credibility, and connect media influence to civic participation.
Provide scaffolds for evaluating bias (checklists, guiding questions)
Allow students to choose media stories relevant to their interests
Provide examples of both domestic and international media coverage
completed projects
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMH68tBxMyQYTog9ozbahnJbsFomZ0fs1vTHktlcD2M/edit?usp=sharing