Propaganda
These websites are about propaganda. How is propaganda used to influence political opinion? How is advertising like propaganda? Here you can find articles and lesson plans, sites about the persuasive techniques used in propaganda, examples of real life propaganda, and information on critical thinking skills.
Grades
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9
Links
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http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/propaganda-techniques-literature-online-405.html
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http://www.hsj.org/modules/lesson_plans/detail.cfm?LessonPlanId=335
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http://urbandreams.ousd.k12.ca.us/lessonplans/consumerism/lesson_3.html
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http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=634&type=educator
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http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/view/convince.html
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http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/propagan.htm
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FactMonster: Propaganda
Here is a definition of propaganda. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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BBC: Nazi Propaganda
This is an exhibit of Nazi propaganda with examples and commentary.
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Propaganda: A Weapon of War
Here is an online exhibit of British propaganda from World War II.
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PBS: The Political Dr. Seuss
During World War II, Theodor Seuss Geisel drew political cartoons for the United States. View a selection of these cartoons and learn about their historical context and message on this site. Includes further information about political cartooning and two lesson plans.
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Powers of Persuasion
Students can examine and analyze posters from World War II in this lesson activity. How did these posters try to influence their audience? Includes a printable worksheet.
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Posters American Style
This online exhibit showcases posters and their use as propaganda. There are patriotic posters from wartime, anti-war posters, and posters advocating social change. Includes commentary.
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Spreading the Word
Students can examine the uses of propaganda in the War on Terror in this lesson.
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Propaganda Critic
This site is about propaganda and critical thinking. Here you can learn about propaganda techniques, common logical fallacies, and how to recognize them. Examples of notorious propaganda are included and analyzed.
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PBS: Lesson Plan
This lesson asks students to examine the persuasive techniques used by advertisers following the 9-11 attacks on New York and Washington D. C. Are these techniques similar to those used in propaganda? Are these ads propaganda?
Education Standards
- IL
