SS.7.CG.2.9

In this lesson, students will examine examples of propaganda from the Holocaust and discuss how it may have shaped public opinion and played a role in antisemitism and the complacency of some people through systematic state-sponsored persecution and murder of European Jews by Nazi Germany.

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Students will be introduced to examples of symbolism, bias, and propaganda. Then, in groups, they will analyze the symbolism and message of propaganda posters from World War I and II.

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In this lesson, students will use Scratch to create a political ad to promote themselves for class president.  They will use their knowledge from lesson 1 and 2 to include bias and symbolism in their ad and attempt to sway the audience in their favor. This is Part 3 of an intergrated civics and coding unit on bias, symbolism and propaganda. 

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This is Part II of III in a civics and computer science series on bias, propaganda and symbolism. In this lesson, students will be shown primary source political ads (both print and video) and will evaluate them for bias, symbolism, and propaganda. The students will then be asked to research past political ads themselves and find two examples of each (bias, symbolism, and propaganda).

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This is Part 1 of an intergrated civics and coding unit on bias, symbolism and propaganda. In this lesson, students will participate in a discussion about political communication and how they use bias, symbolism, and propaganda. They will also participate in a “put a finger down” activity and use logic to declare themselves fans of a rival school in this integrated lesson plan.

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Students will analyze the mathematical accuracy of fictitious political messages to explain bias in media.

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President Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Address

In this lesson, students will read former President Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural Address to identify two rhetorical devices, imagery and rhetorical question. Students will explain how these rhetorical devices are used strategically to support and achieve the purpose of his speech.

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In this lesson plan, students will learn about the voting process, elections, and evaluating candidates for office while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then apply what they know by evaluating a fictional candidate for office.

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In this lesson plan, students will analyze media and political communications and analyze examples of bias, symbolism, and propaganda while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then apply what they know by creating their own political propaganda.

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In this lesson, students learn the definitions of symbolism, bias, propaganda. Students then evaluate propaganda posters for symbolism, bias, and propaganda and share their analysis with the class.

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In this lesson plan, students will learn about different international organizations in which the United States plays a role. Students will use different methods of media and communication to investigate benefits and drawbacks of international participation and persuade their classmates about impacts on the United States gained from participation in these international organizations.

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In this interactive tutorial, unlock the language of propaganda and learn about bias and symbolism in political propaganda.

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In this interactive tutorial, learn how to evaluate candidates running for political office. You'll play the role of a voter choosing between two candidates running for mayor of your town!

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This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level.

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