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This video teaches the influence of the media and interest groups in politics and governmental policy. Students will be introduced to the tradition of First Amendment protection of Freedom of the Press has played in providing news outlets the ability to criticize the government and politicians and how this protection is limited around the world. Students will then learn about the crucial “citizenship” responsibility to “stay informed” as this plays an important role in voting. Students will learn how politicians use the media to push their agendas and campaigns, and the effect that “media bias” plays in obtaining objective political opinions. Students will also learn about “public opinion polls” and their influence in elections and governmental policy. This video traces the evolution of different forms of media and how more Americans are getting their news from the internet. It also provides an introduction to the concept of propaganda and propaganda techniques such as: “testimonials,” “plain-folks appeal,” and “bandwagon” advertising / promotional” campaigns. Finally, students will learn about “watchdog role” the media plays in exposing governmental corruption and wrongdoing.
Mr. Raymond’s Civics E.O.C. Academy was designed for students taking the Florida Civics End-of-Course (EOC) Exam. However, as many states are implementing Civics Exams, these videos will work for all students of Civics, US Government, and US History. Currently students have to pass a civics state exam in order to graduate in Idaho, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arizona, North Dakota, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. These videos look at all of the civics benchmarks that will be tested on most state civics exams.
As a civics teacher I have often looked for civics YouTube video clips to show my students. I hope these videos will serve as a supplement to lessons for civics teachers, US history teachers, US government teachers and their students. While they might be a little basic for AP Government students, they could serve as a refresher of basic concepts and content. I have also thought that these videos could help those who are going to take the naturalization test to become US Citizens. I have also been reached by parents whose children are taking Florida Virtual School’s (FLVS) Civics class.
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