Newseum

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

7

Overview

The mission of the Newseum, located in Washington, D.C., is to increase public understanding of the importance of a free press and the First Amendment. Visitors experience the story of news, the role of a free press in major events in history, and how the core freedoms of the First Amendment — religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition — apply to their lives.

Using this resource, students can see how the front pages of thousands of newspapers from across the country and globe differ.  With a NewseumED account, teachers (and students) can access past dates that are considered of historical significance. The account is free. 

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.13

Compare and contrast information available locally and globally.

UP:DLCS18.7.13

Knowledge

Students know:
  • culture, government, and media can affect how data is shared and presented.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • research a topic, finding web resources authentic to a geographic location for the purposes of comparing that data to information available locally: within our country, state, county.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • many factors drive what information is shared by media.
  • data shared may not be unbiased, accurate, or truthful.

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Newseum

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
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