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Poynter has a useful article on how to interpret election polling. Also, you are more susceptible to online misinformation than you thought; if you hate the media, you are more likely to be fooled by a fake headline; and Americans on both sides of the political spectrum are likely to think that fake news is likely to be biased against their side. So you might find The Verge’s guide for how to fight lies, tricks,and chaos online useful. You also might share this article from Seventeen magazine with your students.
Resources: Women in ScienceBeyond Curie highlights the careers and accomplishments of women in STEM fields. The site includes short biographies and some downloadable posters you can feature in your classroom.. Emerging Female Scientists is a peer-reviewed, open access journal specifically for female middle and high school students.
Recommendation: We are 204 Booklist: InternmentSensitive and stirring, this timely, must-read novel poses to readers a powerful question: Could American democracy be destroyed by a culture of fear, racism, and hate. This book is part of this year’s We are 204 Booklist and both LMCs have several copies.
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