News, Perspective, Bias – Intermediate
Overview
Through the lens of the Boston Massacre, students think critically about presenter bias and how it can influence public perception. Next, they compare and contrast headlines presented by different news 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
Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
55 minutes
Topics
American Revolution, bias, Boston Massacre, media, news, perspective
Author
Our American Voice