Propaganda and Media
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Learning Goal:
Students will be able to examine multiple views on public and current issues by analyzing media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda) and the impact it can have on government. 
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Benchmarks:
SS.7.C.2.11 Content Complexity: Level 2/Skills and Concepts Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda). SS.7.C.2.10 Content Complexity: Level 3/Strategic Thinking-Reasoning Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. SS.7.C.2.13 Content Complexity: Level 3/Strategic Thinking-Reasoning Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues. | ||
Introduction
What do these images have in common?
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Task 1: Propaganda Prezi with Notes, Discussion, and Practice.
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Directions: As a class, we'll go through the prezi and take guided notes while discussing propaganda strategies.
At the end of the prezi you'll see a set of directions titled "Propaganda Practice." You'll go through the rest of the pictures and videos with your partner. For each, figure out: What is the image/video trying to get you to think or do? Which types of propaganda are being used? EXPLAIN WHY! Many have more than just one propaganda strategy: Bandwagon, Glittering Generality, Name Calling, Plain Folks, Endorsement/Testimonial, Card Stacking, Transfer |
Task 2 Interest Groups with Notes, Discussion, and Practice.
Task 3: Create your own Campaign Advertisement
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In the video to the right, "The Simpsons" offers a parody of the election process by exploring the dark side of campaigning. What strategies did Mr. Burns team decide to use in order to help him win an election? |
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Directions: Your task will be to create a political advertisement for one of the candidates above. You can create the ad by making a Powerpoint and post it to eCampus to share. Or, you can create a print ad in your spiral.
You will then present this ad to the class with a script that you will read to accompany it. Presentations should be no more than a minute long.
Before you begin your political ad, you must research your candidate and take notes on key pieces of information that you want to highlight in your advertisement. Pick out some positives about your candidate’s profile: their background/experience, ideas, or vision for the country.
Think of how you can highlight that positive image of your candidate with the appropriate propaganda techniques. (A list of propaganda techniques can be found below)
Your Political Ad must have the following:
You will then present this ad to the class with a script that you will read to accompany it. Presentations should be no more than a minute long.
Before you begin your political ad, you must research your candidate and take notes on key pieces of information that you want to highlight in your advertisement. Pick out some positives about your candidate’s profile: their background/experience, ideas, or vision for the country.
Think of how you can highlight that positive image of your candidate with the appropriate propaganda techniques. (A list of propaganda techniques can be found below)
Your Political Ad must have the following:
- Mention your candidate’s name (the one you support)
- Use at least TWO propaganda strategies
- Have visuals
- Include positive things about your candidate or negative things about your opponent
- Create a fictional Interest Group/PAC that would pay for the ad and include its name on the ad
- Create a script for you and your partner to read as you present your political ad to the class. Your presentation should be no longer than one minute.
Types of Propaganda
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When each group presents their political advertisement, you will need to write down the types of propaganda techniques that were used in their presentation.
Task 4: Form your own Interest Group
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Today you will be forming your own interest group or joining one!
· Research a public issue within your school, local community, county, state, or country! · Form or decide to “join” an interest group revolving around an idea to improve your researched issue. · Create a form of propaganda to promote your issue. * Print media could be pamphlets, posters, editorials. * Electronic media could be a website, blog, or a 30 second commercial script. |
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You must include:
- Name of your interest group
- Include the political party your group would most likely appeal to.
- State the goals of your group.
- Develop an opinion poll question relevant to your interest group to gauge public opinion. (feel free to make a kahoot, or other survey tool, and have the class answer your questions for real data)
- Explain the legislation your group will seek to have passed.
- Use at least two propaganda techniques in the media source you create.
iCivics Practice: Win the White House
Answer the questions below BEFORE you play "Win the White House."
1. Define the term: Political Candidate
2. Define the term: Political Campaign
3. Define the term: Media or Mass Media
Answer the questions below AS you play "Win the White House."
4. How does a political candidate use the media to get elected?
5. What other strategies does a candidate use during a political campaign in order to get elected?
1. Define the term: Political Candidate
2. Define the term: Political Campaign
3. Define the term: Media or Mass Media
Answer the questions below AS you play "Win the White House."
4. How does a political candidate use the media to get elected?
5. What other strategies does a candidate use during a political campaign in order to get elected?