Lesson 6: Polarization and the "Echo Chamber"
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will investigate how internet algorithms contribute to political polarization.
How does the way we get information influence our political beliefs?
CIV 9–12.4, HIST 9–12.14
A look at the 2008 and 2016 elections as digital turning points. Purpose: To understand why political compromise has become more difficult. (DOK 4)
Use of video clips to illustrate concepts for auditory learners.
Short response on the definition of an "Information Echo Chamber."