Censorship
Censorship deals with the control of information. Students examine various types of censorship to understand their purpose and effectiveness. They explore censorship issues involving banned books, public schools, the library, and the Internet. They learn about the history of censorship, the degree of censorship in other nations, and censorship of the media in the United States. Lessons also discuss censorship in popular music, video games, television, and movies.
About the Series:
Social Studies curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with background and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These materials encourage the development of thinking , reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Student Activities
Academic activities include conducting a mock trial and a congressional hearing, participating in a panel discussion, and administering a survey on First Amendment rights. Students debate, interview, role-play, dramatize, keep journals, analyze statistics, and edit the news.