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Teaching Democracy: Election Resources for Every Grade

Integrate news and media literacy early and often!

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Lynn Salehi

Grades

1–12

Recent

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Teaching Civil Discourse and Critical Thinking: Beyond the Headlines

 With the upcoming election and current events, it is essential for students to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate information accurately. Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Education Manager at Common Sense Education, and Dr. Steve…

Monday, Sep. 23, 2024 1 pm – 2 pm PDT

Grades

4–12

ARTICLE

Help Students Fact-Check the Web Like the Pros

Build news and media literacy skills to separate fact from fiction.

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

ARTICLE

25 Movies to Discuss Media Literacy

Use these selections and discussion questions to boost media literacy skills.

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

5–12

ARTICLE

Free Learning Resources to Celebrate Asian American Heritage

Explore the history and achievements of Asian Americans with activities, videos, and more for AANHPI month (and beyond).

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–12

ARTICLE

Free Learning Resources to Celebrate Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Explore the history and achievements of Asian Americans with activities, videos, and more for AANHPI month (and beyond).

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–11

VIDEO

Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Popular?

Why are conspiracy theories so appealing? And what groups might benefit from the spread of conspiracy theories? In this video, Myles and other experts explain how our thinking is impacted by our beliefs and fears. They provide st…

Time

11:41

Grades

8–12

VIDEO

Political Ads on Social Media: Selling the Truth?

During an election we might take political ads for granted, or just try to tune them out. But can we really ignore the fact that the political ads in our social media feeds are targeted specifically at us? Many political campaign…

Time

6:35

Grades

8–12

Expert Review

Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

LESSON COLLECTION

Essential News & Media Literacy Skills for Students

Prepare your students to think critically about election news and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Grades

3–12

INFORMATIONAL PAGE

News and Media Literacy Resource Center

Prepare your students for tomorrow's headlines with our free news & media literacy activities and inquiry-based lessons lessons.

From viral trends to breaking news on social media, students must learn to navigate a noisy, biased, and challenging world. But with the right suppor…

Grades

K–12

ARTICLE

Free Learning Resources for Native American Heritage Month

Deepen your discussions around indigenous peoples of America with these resources.

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–12

ARTICLE

Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Use these videos, articles, and activities to bring the achievements of Hispanic and Latino people into your classroom.

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

ARTICLE

5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Kelly Mendoza

Grades

K–12

CURATED LIST

10 Best Social Studies Tools for Elementary School

Top apps and websites for elementary-level social studies.

Grades

Pre-K–5