News, Perspective, Bias – Advanced
Overview
Through the lens of the Boston Massacre, students think critically about presenter bias and confirmation bias to understand how they can influence public perception. Next, they compare and contrast contemporary news stories presented by different outlets and reflect on the importance of recognizing bias and taking multiple perspectives into account when reviewing stories and drawing conclusions about events.
Related Resources
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Today in History: Boston Massacre
background and primary sources
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
60 minutes
Topics
American Revolution, bias, Boston Massacre, confirmation bias, media, news, perspective
Author
Our American Voice