Ground News

This multi-lesson unit uses real news articles to teach students how to separate fact from opinion, identify loaded language, and identify misleading photos. Creative Commons license CC BY.

Students will learn about confirmation bias, different perspectives, and how to avoid confirmation bias. Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-SA.

The media plays an important role in how students interpret current events. The news media can use particular wording to sway public opinion. This seminar will help students build necessary skills to analyze and understand the media they consume to help them make informed decisions. Creative Commons license CC BY NC