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Free Media Literacy Lesson Plans & Resources

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Classification in Darfur: Identity, Media Literacy, & Case Study of First Stage of Genocide

Overview *Note: This is the full, multi-lesson unit. You may also find the introduction to genocide lesson individually by visiting the Resources section. 

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Classification in Darfur: Identity, Media Literacy, & Case Study of First Stage of Genocide
Exploring Ancient Portrait Busts and Propaganda Then and Now
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Exploring Ancient Portrait Busts and Propaganda Then and Now

Activity, Lesson Plan, Project Based Learning • Grades 6-8
Exploring Ancient Portrait Busts and Propaganda Then and Now

J. Paul Getty Museum

Talking to Students About Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
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Talking to Students About Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship

April 14, 2025
Talking to Students About Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship

American Educator
Deepfakes media Literacy Lesson for 6th-8th Grade
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Deepfakes media Literacy Lesson for 6th-8th Grade

Activity, Presentation, Worksheet • Grades 6-8
Deepfakes media Literacy Lesson for 6th-8th Grade

Twinkl USA
Journalism in Action: Media Literacy Through Historical Primary Sources
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Journalism in Action: Media Literacy Through Historical Primary Sources

March 26, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Journalism in Action: Media Literacy Through Historical Primary Sources

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Lesson plan: ‘I can’t believe it when I see it!’ A primer on spotting misinformation
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Lesson plan: ‘I can’t believe it when I see it!’ A primer on spotting misinformation

Lesson Plan • Grades 5-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lesson plan: ‘I can’t believe it when I see it!’ A primer on spotting misinformation

PBS News Hour Classroom
Five Questions to Identify Reliable Sources
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Five Questions to Identify Reliable Sources

Lesson Plan • Grades 6-12
Five Questions to Identify Reliable Sources

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Recent Media Literacy Lesson Plans & Resources
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Drowning Out the Noise: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation and Policy Changes 

October 24, 2025
Drowning Out the Noise: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation and Policy Changes 

Amanda Eisenberg
tntl

US Government Shuts Down after Congress Fails to Pass Budget Resolution

October 02, 2025
US Government Shuts Down after Congress Fails to Pass Budget Resolution

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Defining Genocide, Challenging Frameworks, and Establishing a Classroom Culture

Lesson Plan • Grades 8-12, Higher Education
Defining Genocide, Challenging Frameworks, and Establishing a Classroom Culture

Joshua Bicknell
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Teaching Through Turbulence: Addressing Political Violence

September 11, 2025
Teaching Through Turbulence: Addressing Political Violence

Andy Kratochvil
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What the New Student Loan Rules Mean for Current and Future Borrowers

July 31, 2025
What the New Student Loan Rules Mean for Current and Future Borrowers

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Teach about Protecting Democracy

Lesson Plan, Media, Worksheet • Grades 8-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teach about Protecting Democracy

Journeys in Film
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Afghan Girl Accepted to U.S. Colleges Faces Uncertain Future After Trump's Travel Ban

June 23, 2025
Afghan Girl Accepted to U.S. Colleges Faces Uncertain Future After Trump's Travel Ban

PBS News Hour Classroom
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How AI May Be Robbing New College Graduates of Traditional Entry-Level Jobs

June 13, 2025
How AI May Be Robbing New College Graduates of Traditional Entry-Level Jobs

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Misogyny and Male Supremacy: It’s Not Just a Joke

Activity, Presentation • Grades 8-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Misogyny and Male Supremacy: It’s Not Just a Joke

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools
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I Saw It on Instagram So It Must Be True!: Helping Students Navigate Global Information Online

March 27, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

I Saw It on Instagram So It Must Be True!: Helping Students Navigate Global Information Online

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