Resource of the Week: Allies and Aliens: A Mission in Critical Thinking

Allies and Aliens: A Mission in Critical Thinking is an activity designed to help students recognize bias, prejudice, stereotyping, misinformation and propaganda both on the Internet and in other media. Students play the part of an agent on an intergalactic mission for earth and must visit sites on the "Galactic Web" in order to determine whether or not an alliance with the United Planetary Alliance is in Earth's best interest. On their journey they will learn about bias, prejudice, stereotyping, misinformation, propaganda and how it is used. A comprehensive Teacher Guide is available, providing background information on these topics as well as classroom activities and handouts.

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