Explore trends in how people in the U.S. consume and trust news in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Digital citizenship
Dig Deeper: Does it violate First Amendment rights when public officials block social media users?
Explore free speech rights in the context of public officials blocking people online in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift.
Dig Deeper: How will misinformation likely influence elections around the world?
Consider how false information may shape voter perceptions around the world in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Understanding Bias
In this lesson, students develop a nuanced understanding of news media bias by learning about five types of bias and five ways it can manifest itself.
Harm & Distrust
In this lesson, students learn about the historical failure of mainstream news organizations to serve all people equally and the distrust this has caused.
Dig Deeper Guide: 2021-22 school year
A list of classroom-ready supplements to The Sift newsletter from the 2021-22 school year, offering activities to help students analyze news.
Dig Deeper Guide: 2022-23 school year
A list of classroom-ready supplements to The Sift newsletter from the 2022-23 school year, offering activities to help students analyze news.
Dig Deeper: A seat at the table: How can youth voices impact online safety legislation?
Consider how youth voices influence online safety laws and policymaking in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift newsletter.
Dig Deeper: Why is verification important in news?
Students practice verifying information to strengthen credibility in this classroom-ready activity, a supplement to The Sift.
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 newsletter.