Based in Arlington, Virginia, the NewseumEd is a museum dedicated to all things journalism. For educators and librarians, the NewseumEd hosts a wealth of materials related to media literacy, including interactive activities, lesson plans, case studies, printable posters, and more. Most of these materials are aimed toward middle school, high school, or university level students. In one 30-60 minute lesson plan, "E.S.C.A.P.E. Junk News", students learn a helpful acronym for critically evaluating the news stories (Evaluate, Source, Context, Audience, Purpose, and Execution). Students then examine a contemporary news article with the aid of a helpful graphic organizer. In another activity, "Believe it or Not: When the News Media Makes Mistakes," students examine corrections printed in newspapers and other media sources and learn how to use an "accuracy checklist." While most of these resources are designed to help readers critically examine contemporary news media, other materials in the collection center on historical news coverage. For example, one activity addresses turn-of-the-century journalism regarding the women's suffrage movement, while another explores mid-twentieth century reporting of the Civil Rights Movement.
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