Unit 1: Media, News, and Reality
Duration of Days: 15
Students will understand that news is constructed through human choices
They will recognize how bias, framing, and incentives shape media narratives
They will understand how media systems influence public perception
They will distinguish skepticism from dismissal
Analyze and compare media coverage of the same global issue
Participate in structured, evidence-based discussions
Reflect on personal media consumption habits
Write short analytical and reflective pieces tied to real-world media
Students create a Media Reality Portfolio containing annotated media examples, written analysis, and a final reflection answering:
“How does media shape what societies believe is happening in the world?”
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Is News, and Who Decides? | 3 |
| 2 | Bias, Framing, and Language | 3 |
| 3 | Sources, Credibility, and Trust | 3 |
| 4 | Algorithms, Attention, and Echo Chambers | 3 |
| 5 | Constructing Reality Through Media | 3 |