Media

In this lesson students examine New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration speech to learn what a speech can reveal about a leader’s values, priorities and vision for democracy—and how a speech can shape how people see themselves and others in a community.

A collection of activities and strategies designed for exploring and discussing current events with elementary-age children.

A listing of movies for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.

Is social media strengthening our communities, or is it actually harming our ability to connect in person? Students  discuss two readings about the pros and cons of social media engagement, including some research on this question. 

Students think about the impact of a letter to the editor, analyze a sampling of letters and identify what makes them effective, and write letters of their own about issues they care about.

In small groups, students read about and discuss some of the summer's news, including on climate change, elections, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

A new study documents that the news media presents a distorted picture of blacks and black families. In this activity, students explore the issue with a quiz, reading, and discussion. 

It’s been a newsy summer.  Get students thinking about what’s been happening in politics over the summer with this quick survey.  

What led to the firing of Bill O'Reilly, Fox News' top host? Students explore the issue with a quiz, reading, and discussion.  

While the internet can be an excellent source of news, it is also an excellent source of lies. Here are six tips to help students tell the difference.