Media, Herd Mentality, and Public Policy

This lesson plan is an introduction to explain how media (social media, news, etc.) affects herd mentality in the age of viral videos and commercials. This lesson entails analysis activities in which students will consider how herd mentality forms and how people can be influenced in their thinking on public problems.

Resource ID#: 208109 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: financial literacy, media, civics, public opinion, influence, bias, trends, herd mentality, public policy

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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