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  • WA.SS.SSS1.9-12.1 - Critique the precision of a claim on an issue or event
  • WA.SS.SSS1.9-12.1 - Critique the precision of a claim on an issue or event
BETRAYED: PATRIOTISM AND PROTEST
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Students will examine how patriotism comes in many forms through an analysis of the short film "Patriotism and Protest." In the film, experts and Minidoka survivors highlight how the infamous "loyalty questionnaire" during WWII divided the Japanese American community.   

Subject:
English Language Arts
History
History, Law, Politics
U.S. History
World History
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Activity/Lab
Assessment
Lesson
Lesson Plan
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Reading
Author:
Robyn Achilles
Date Added:
07/19/2024
BETRAYED: POWER OF THE PRESS
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Students will examine how news outlets and government propaganda shaped war hysteria and racism against Japanese Americans during WWII. In the short film, "Power of the Press," students will learn about the pre-war racism against Asian Americans and how community allyship can have a profound effect in combating propaganda.  

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
English Language Arts
History
U.S. History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Author:
Robyn Achilles
Date Added:
07/26/2024
BETRAYED: POWER OF WORDS
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Students will examine how language shapes public perception through an analysis of the short film "Power of Words." In the film, experts highlight the various euphemisms used by the US government to describe the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans and how the language used to describe this event did not match the reality.  

Subject:
English Language Arts
History
History, Law, Politics
U.S. History
World History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Primary Source
Reading
Author:
Robyn Achilles
Date Added:
07/30/2024
BETRAYED: STANDING UP FOR OTHERS
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Students will examine the responsibility of citizens through an analysis of the short film "Standing Up for Others." In the film, Japanese Americans draw parallels between their experience during World War II and the experiences of Muslim Americans and asylum-seeking migrant children.  

Subject:
U.S. History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Author:
Robyn Achilles
Date Added:
07/30/2024
Can You Spot Misinformation?
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Jennifer Connell was called the “Worst Aunt Ever” on Twitter after she sued her cousin’s son over a broken wrist. The story, full of misinformation and inaccuracies, went viral. This video and accompanying lesson plan helps students learn how to fact-check a sensational story using a technique called lateral reading.

This lesson is not under an open license; however it is provided free for educational services.

Subject:
Education
Educational Technology
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Author:
RetroReport
Date Added:
04/05/2023
Civics: Bridging the Divide- Helping Students Engage in Discussions of Controversial Issues
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The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has teamed with the Civic Learning Council and the National Constitution Center to provide this professional development opportunity on resources and tools for helping students engage in discussions of controversial issues.

Download the video file here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jefvmk5tv6t0zoa/OSPI_CLC_CIVICS-BridgeTheDivide-FINAL.mp4?dl=0

Subject:
Political Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Civic Learning Council
National Constitution Center
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Date Added:
03/02/2021
Climate Project
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Grounded in the belief that students need to explore climate change for themselves, the high school-level Climate Project course from the OER Project equips students with the knowledge and skills to take action. The course aims to understand the climate crisis by examining facts, impacts, and solutions, fostering civic action, education, and career readiness, and promoting constructive discussion. Through an inquiry-based approach, students interrogate diverse sources, build data and digital literacy skills, and engage with timely materials. Flexible in design, the course can be taught as a comprehensive semester program or through standalone lessons, culminating in projects ranging from climate-focused careers to community civic action.

Subject:
Applied Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
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Lesson Plan
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Unit of Study
Author:
OER Project
Date Added:
06/05/2024
The Fish Wars: What Kinds of Actions Can Lead to Justice
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This online lesson provides perspectives from Native American community members and their supporters, images, news footage, an interactive timeline, and other sources about an important campaign to secure the treaty rights and sovereignty of Native Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Scroll to begin an exploration of the actions Native Nations took to address injustices.

Subject:
Cultural Geography
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Module
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Author:
Native Knowledge 360
Date Added:
08/08/2018
Identifying Media Bias in News Sources
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Identifying Media Bias in News Sources through activites using relevant news sources to answer the following essential question:Why is this important and relevant today?Students are engaging with a growing number of news sources and must develop skills to interpret what they see and hear.Media tells stories with viewpoints and biases that shape our worldviews.Students must become critical consumers of media which is essential for being an informed citizen.

Subject:
Composition and Rhetoric
Educational Technology
English Language Arts
Journalism
Political Science
Reading Foundation Skills
Reading Informational Text
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Activity/Lab
Assessment
Homework/Assignment
Lesson Plan
Reading
Student Guide
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Sandra Stroup
Heidi Morris
Greg Saum
Sally Drendel
Date Added:
10/13/2019
SRVCE Curriculum Module 2: Voice & Persuasion
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The Voice & Persuasion module, from the Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE) curriculum, focuses on persuasive media techniques, strategies for evaluating credible information and sharing feedback, and ways to advance change through engaging your audience.

The 15 lessons include video, student-facing slides, a teacher toolkit and handouts. Resources are aligned with the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards, National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Core Principles of Media Literacy Education, and Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social and Emotional Learning Competencies.

SRVCE blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare students to be active citizens and thrive in the workforce. All SRVCE materials are free. These materials are intended solely for educational purposes. Educators may modify the materials to suit the specific needs of their students. This may include adapting the materials for various settings and purposes, provided that such changes are made within the scope of the specific educational use.
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Subject:
History
Political Science
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Module
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Unit of Study
Author:
Education Development Center
Date Added:
08/02/2024
Sponsorship: This Message Brought to You By...
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Students will identify and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sponsorship in online content and information. This lesson is part of a media unit curated at our Digital Citizenship website, "Who Am I Online?"

Subject:
Communication
Educational Technology
Marketing
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Author:
Beth Clothier
Angela Anderson
Dana John
John Sadzewicz
Date Added:
06/27/2020