What's Up in the Air: Middle School Air Pollution Activity Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

What's up in the air?

This #PopEdMediaLiteracy lesson has students interpret photos, historical accounts and online research to deduce what human activities contribute to air pollution.

Great for grades 6-8 and available through our People and the Planet curriculum!

Trustworthy News Sources: How to Identify Reliable Information in the Digital Age - Population Education People today have greater access to information than they did in any other time in human history, but not all... Read more »

Boost your media literacy skills by reviewing these simple but critical ways to obtain reliable information and news!

Our latest blog dives into more details you can use to assess your news, including funding sources, reporter backgrounds, and more!

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What is the Difference Between a Million and a Billion? - Population Education Big numbers are everywhere when talking about population. So it’s imperative that we’re able to understand a million, and a... Read more »

Big numbers are all around us, and we can help students break down these concepts by using visuals to understand the difference between a million and a billion!

Check out our PopEd blog that features some unique examples for students!

#PopEdMediaLiteracy #millions #billions

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Center for Racial Justice in Education Dismantling racism. Transforming communities.

As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it's an opportunity to reflect on how media shapes our understanding of narratives.

The Black History Month Resource Guide offers tools for educators and families to explore diverse stories and promote literacy!

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Most Likely Machine The Most Likely Machine is an interactive learning prototype by Artefact designed to help pre-teens develop algorithmic literacy through play.

Sometimes to beat the algorithm, you have to BE the algorithm.

Take an inside look at what drives machine learning as you build your own algorithm with this interactive activity, testing to see how it impacts the future for better or worse!

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How to Teach Media Literacy: Strategies and Resources for Educators - Population Education Teens are averaging almost 5 hours a day on social media and they often have trouble identifying mis- and disinformation.... Read more »

Our latest blog looks into habits around consumption of media, developing critical thinking skills, and recognizing bias.

There are plenty of resources to support you in bringing these topics to the classroom, so go ahead and dive in! 📱

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In the News: Activity Creating News Telecasts On Environmental Topics Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

In this free #PopEdMediaLiteracy lesson, students use information from current events articles to create fact-based predictions about what their futures might look like.

Great for grades 6-8 in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies!

#lessonplan #currentevents #medialiteracy

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Black History Month and the Importance of Literacy In 2019, there were 46.8 million people who self-identified as Black, making up roughly 14% of the United States population. Black History Month

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth we're highlighting the importance of strengthening education across race and gender!

In 2019 the NAEP found that only 18% of Black 4th-graders scored proficient or above in reading, while the figure for white 4th-graders was 45%.
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How to Fact-Check Social Media During Trump’s Presidency | Atmos Tips to boost social-media literacy in an age of worsening climate misinformation and content moderation rollbacks.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the slew of (mis)information that's been circulating over the past week, you are not alone. 🤕

Here are some tips to boost social media literacy during a time where algorithms and AI are overpowering.

#PopEdMediaLiteracy #DigitalCitizenship

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This toolkit from @worldwildlife.org helps students analyze what's happening in Rainforest Ecosystems and beyond, from biodiversity to human activity!

With tips for understanding science text and more, it's a #PopEdMediaLiteracy and #Worldof8Billion crossover!

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Brush up on your #PopEdMediaLiteracy skills with this National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) sheet designed for students to identify critical thinking questions when consuming media!

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Media Literacy Education in the United States: The Current State of K-12 Media Literacy - Population Education In recent years, effective media literacy instruction in K-12 schools has gained momentum. And for good reason. We live in... Read more »

With 87% of teens owning an iPhone, the constant exposure to information on the internet is staggering!

What's the state of media literacy in K-12 education? How can teachers integrate this into classes?

We address these questions in our latest #PopEdMediaLiteracy blog!

Helping Kids Fact-Check in the Age of Misinformation - Neuroscience News New research suggests exposing children to limited misinformation online can improve their skepticism and fact-checking abilities.

What do #ChildWellbeing and #PopEdMediaLiteracy have in common?

The digital age and misinformation can have a negative impact on young minds, but research in this article suggests that children exposed to unreliable information became more diligent fact-checkers. 🙋‍♀️

Fracked or Fiction: Critical Thinking Activity on Fracking (Grades 6-8) Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

Fracked or Fiction?
This #PopEdMediaLiteracy lesson on critical thinking is perfect for grades 6-8!

Students analyze information about #fracking and their sources for bias and take a stance arguing for or against fracking.

Access this lesson and much more for just $3!

Search PBS NewsHour Classroom

PBS NewsHour for the classroom has 14 lesson plans and videos ranging from ChatGPT to debunking conspiracy theories!

Learn how not to be fooled in these BeMediaWise segments 🧐

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#PopEdMediaLiteracy #MediaWise #FactvsFiction

AllSides Media Bias Chart The AllSides Media Bias Chart is an easy way for you to identify political bias in the news so you can be better equipped to navigate our increasingly polarized media landscape.

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PopEd’s Winter Theme: Teaching Media Literacy - Population Education If you are an educator of virtually any grade, anywhere in the world, it is likely that you’ve thought about... Read more »

Happy New Year! Our next theme for this winter is Teaching Media Literacy.

From AI to social media algorithms and fake news, we've got you covered with resources on how to promote media literacy with students!

Check out our first blog below! 🕵️
#PopEdTheme #PopEdMediaLiteracy

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