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Do Algorithms Influence Our Lives and Our Democracy?

Use these free lesson plans to help students think critically about how algorithms influence our lives.

Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Appealing?

Use this free lesson plan to help students think critically about conspiracy theories and how to respond to them.

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News Literacy Lessons to Help Students Understand Election Media

Use these free lesson plans to help students apply media literacy skills in a real-world context.

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News & Media Literacy 101

Teach your students foundational news and media literacy skills with these free lesson plans.

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Showing a Movie in Class? Help Your Students Develop Active Viewing Skills

Have students write their own movie review with this fun lesson plan and worksheet.

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Teachers' Essential Guide to YouTube

Everything you want to know -- and more! -- about using YouTube in your classroom.

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Showing Movies and Videos in the Classroom

Support students' learning, and find the best video streaming sites for schools and classrooms.

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Whale Rider and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students find the strength and confidence to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

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Minari and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on what motivates who we become and how we grow.

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Inside Out and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider how their own emotions work.