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Photo Ethics: News Independence Lesson PlanPhoto Ethics: News Independence Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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Photo Ethics: News Independence

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Young journalists read a case study about an annual school tradition of a streaker running across the football field after the homecoming game. Small groups then decide whether or not to cover the story and whether or not to include a photograph with the story.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

journalism, journalism ethics, photo stories, photograph analysis, photojournalism, case studies, freedom of the press, the first amendment, the bill of rights, critical thinking

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide class members with copies of or a link to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of ethics

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies of the "News Independence" case study, one per small group

Pros

  • The scenario involves multiple journalism ethics questions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.1

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