PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Why Is Fake News So Effective?
This lesson frames the controversial issues of fake news and trust in the media with the historical context of yellow journalism and sensationalist reporting. Students learn strategies for improving their media literacy and will be able...
Arizona State University
Arizona State U.: Research Success for High School Students: Evaluating Sources
A collection of resources for evaluating sources. Topics covered include knowing your sources, assessing whether a source is scholarly, the CRAAP Test (includes chart, worksheet, and website evaluation sheet), and how to identify fake news.
Other
Loyola Marymount University: Evaluating Sources: Using the Radar Framework
The RADAR Framework can help you remember what kinds of questions you should be asking about an information source as you evaluate it for quality and usefulness in your research. The Framework can be downloaded in PDF format. Includes...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Three Branches of Government
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the three branches of government. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: News Article Example
This two-page news article includes a left-hand column with pointers on placement of critical features. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: Evaluation of an Ad
This ten-page essay provides an example of an evaluation, specifically of an advertisement. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and explanations on...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Congress Oversight Power
This excellent site from the University of Groningen provides a clear overview of the oversight function of Congress. Related American History links include text, essay, and biographical resources.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Legislative Branch: The Reach of Congress
This well-written and well-organized site from The Legislative Branch provides a thorough overview of congressional powers, inherent checks and balances, as well as links to related information.
Columbia University
Leaks Necessary to News Reporting
Anonymous sources are a troubling fact of life for journalists and news consumers, according to this article that quotes some of the profession's heavy hitters.
Columbia University
Tips: Leads
One page document gives important pointers on writing news story leads. Part of a Columbia University site.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Reach of Congress
Although short, this article very clearly describes the investigative powers of Congress and their importance. Links to other American History topics are available, as well.
Library of Congress
Loc: The u.s. Constitution: Governing of the u.s.
This unit includes four lessons using primary sources to examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States. Lessons one and two are focused on a study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and provide access to primary...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: News Values
Learn the essential elements of every good news story from Gerald Lanson and Mitchell Stephens, authors of Writing and Reporting The News, who emphasize eleven judgments that journalism students should make when evaluating newsworthiness.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Checks and Balances
Overview of the principle of checks and balances proposed in the Federalist Papers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Out of Proportion
Students are asked to explain how natural disasters affect environmental health.
University of California
Prw Newsletter: How to Write Short, Succinct Press Releases
Found in the PRW Newsletter, this article is an interview with the former Public Relations Administrator for University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ruth Kassewitz.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Credibility Appeals
In this Boundless Communication, students will learn about the importance of credibility in public speaking. There are four sections: defining credibility, types and elements of credibility, building credibility, and ethical usage....
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: Three Branches of Government
Learning adventure guide on the three branches of government. Students read about the functions of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive branches and then play the learning game.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: How Laws Are Made: The Language of the Law
Learning Adventures from Bensguide summarizes the process of lawmaking outlined in the U.S. Constitution and provides links to a glossary of legislative terms and Congressional Resolution from 2003.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: u.s. Government
Module with numerous videos and links to living history sites on topics in American Government, including the Constitution, the three branches, federalism and an array of other topics.
Other
Seeing the World in Print Through Nonfiction
Unit plan containing five lessons designed for tenth graders. They center around reading and writing nonfiction, and they teach skills such as identifying the features of nonfiction and writing expository texts. All are aligned to...
Other
Web Treasure Hunt: 10 Quest. To Test Newsroom Literacy
This is a great exercise for critical thinking, problem solving and sharpening web search skills. Plenty of explanation accompanies the answers.
Other
Encyber Pedia
An encyclopedia online. Just look for your topic to find information that you need. Provides information on a wide range of topics.
Other
Secondary Lesson Guide for Writing Journalism
Excellent lesson plan page geared towards teachers and learners interested in learning how to write feature stories and also learn basic writing tenets. Very practical site.