Who Is the F.C.C.?

In this lesson students will examine the history of the Federal Communications Commission to include when the FCC was created, the legislation passed to create the agency, its purpose, how it has changed over the years and expanded as technology has advanced, and how it continues to be used today. Students will also create a billboard demonstrating their understanding of the F.C.C. and their role in society since its creation.
Resource ID#: 209618 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Federal Communications Commission, communication, government, government agency, independent regulatory agency, regulatory agency, federal government, regulation, billboard, New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt, legislative branch, Communications Act of 1934, Great Depression, broadcast, radio, cable
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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