Social Media's Impact on Political Campaigns

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectCivics

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CE.9d evaluating the effects of social media on political campaigns, politics, and civic discourse The following is a summary of a document named fe75e6ad-8fd8-4d37-8f6d-78c4e8d34397%2Fuser_uploads%2FR4VMOabyPmtvsZDSBVAI9?alt=media&token=dfb4853e-672d-41ea-83f2-93cc0ef6b6d5: The guided practice document discusses the impact of social media on the political landscape, particularly how it influences elections and political discourse. Key learning goals include understanding how politicians utili...

This resource is designed to help educators prepare a lesson focused on the intersection of social media and political campaigns. It includes a structured approach to evaluating the influence of social media on civic engagement, with specific learning objectives targeting the evaluation of political information, analysis of social media effects, and creation of informed arguments regarding democracy. The lesson prompts students to analyze trustworthiness in political posts, the rapid spread of misinformation, and the composition of digital spaces as echo chambers. Activities are detailed, including initial reflections, group discussions, and a digital T-chart exercise, allowing students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of social media in politics. Additionally, the guide provides scenarios and real-world examples that illustrate both the positive and negative impacts of social media on democratic participation.