Resources for processing news and media in the classroom
Today’s conversation is difficult, but it’s important. We’re here to support you with resources to facilitate these tough conversations while creating a safe space for students to express and process their emotions.
Create a safe space for students to express themselves, starting the day with mindfulness and reflection
- Warm Up: Mood Thermometer (K-12)
- Share Ideas: Staying Informed (2-12)
- Open Up: How Do You Feel? (2-12)
- Open Up: What Gives You Hope? (2-12)
- Open Up: Worries (2-12)
- Reach Out: Share Your Worries (2-12)
- Reach Out: Ask for Information (2-12)
Help students understand where their news and media comes from and how to evaluate sources
- What is a News Story? (K-2)
- Learning New Stories (K-2)
- Evaluating Evidence (3-5)
- Diversifying Your Media Diet (3-5)
- Evaluating Evidence (6-8)
- Diversifying Your Media Diet (6-8)
- Evaluating Evidence (9-12)
- Diversifying Your Media Diet (9-12)
Flocabulary specific lessons:
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