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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.
Dig Deeper: The Media Insight Project survey: How do young people engage with news?
Students interpret data about Gen Z’s news habits in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper: TikTok Search Results: How does misinformation spread on TikTok?
Students examine how TikTok’s design amplifies falsehoods in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper: ‘Pink slime’ journalism: What should it look like when a news organization aspires to put the public’s interest first?
Students learn about “pink slime journalism” in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper | RumorGuard: How can you evaluate the credibility of an online claim?
Students test strategies for verifying online claims in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper: Election Misinformation: What are some false claims to avoid falling for?
Identify and evaluate common false claims related to elections in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper: Publishing Prejudice: How should a newsroom deal with a racist legacy?
Students evaluate newsroom accountability for historical harm in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Levels of scientific evidence
This evidence breakdown is one of several skills tutorials from Checkology’s Check Center that walk students through useful fact-checking…