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Free and Independent Press Lesson PlanFree and Independent Press Lesson Plan
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Deliberating in a Democracy
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Free and Independent Press

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Students determine how free press principles can be compromised. For this global studies lesson, students read an article titled "Free and Independent Press." Students respond to discussion questions regarding the article.

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democratic values, democracy, freedom of speech, the first amendment, freedom of the press, news media, news reporting

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democratic values, free and independent press, global studies, social studies
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Grade
8th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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