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For Elementary: Search and Suggest Algorithms
In this lesson, students interact with a mock social media site and search engine to understand the information that…
Misinformation
In this lesson, students learn to understand different types of misinformation and the ways that misinformation can damage democracy.
Dig Deeper: How can AI be exploited to create disinformation?
Examine how AI tools are being used to create and spread disinformation in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to…
Practicing Quality Journalism
In this lesson, students learn the standards of quality journalism by playing the role of reporter in a gamelike…
Dig Deeper: What effect does low trust in the press have on democracy?
Students examine how public trust in media affects civic life in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift…
Press Freedoms Around the World
In this lesson, students explore the state of press freedoms in 22 nations, including videos of journalists in 10…
Dig Deeper: Why do people share misinformation online?
Students analyze motivations behind spreading falsehoods in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
The First Amendment
In this lesson, students explore case studies and weigh in on Supreme Court decisions in which First Amendment protections…
Dig Deeper: Could a landmark First Amendment case be toppled?
Analyze a Supreme Court precedent and what could happen if it’s overturned in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to…
Dig Deeper: How do credible news organizations maintain editorial independence?
Learn how newsrooms safeguard editorial independence from outside influence in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.



