Propaganda Lesson Plans

Students examine the types of propaganda used throughout World War II. In groups, they view examples of different posters and artwork used to identify the human emotions the government was trying to appeal through. They develop their own PowerPoint presentation to share their ideas with the class and create their own example of artwork propaganda on a current issue they feel passionately about.

Students discuss the techniques used in propaganda. In this media literacy lesson, students develop advertising for a new product using a propaganda technique. Students use "Frames 4" software to create and share their commercials.

Tenth graders examine the role that propaganda played in the increasing and sustaining the war effort. They also create authentic propaganda of their own.

Fifth graders investigate the basic persuasive techniques employed in advertising. They identify three examples of propaganda/persuasive techniques, complete an observation chart, take an advertising quiz, complete a spreadsheet that totals the number of magazine pages with and without ads, watch and discuss television ads, and create and perform an original commercial.

What is considered news vs. propaganda? Learners will discuss objectivity and press responsibility while exploring these two concepts. They work in small groups to explore the article in-depth, guided by reading comprehension and critical thinking questions, then jigsaw to share what they have learned with each other. Finally, they will write letters to the press to express their opinions. Questions and resources are included.

Students define propaganda and list the various propaganda techniques used to influence people. They identify propaganda methods used by the American Government to encourage Americans to support the war effort

Students explore five different propaganda techniques, and become commercial directors using one or more propaganda techniques to create advertisements.

Students examine the uses of propaganda during the Nazi era. Using examples of propaganda used by Hitler, they discuss how it changed the thinkning and ideas of people exposed to it. In groups, they identify how and why propaganda is used today.

Students investigate the different types of propaganda. In this media analysis lesson, students define and investigate the various types of media propaganda. Students observe how advertisements may not show how the item advertised may negatively affect people, animals, or the environment.

Students examine propaganda posters from WWI. In this wartime propaganda lesson plan, students use graphic organizers and multiple web sites to analyze how propaganda posters affected the war effort and women's roles at home.