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Overview
Most people think the concepts of free speech and freedom of the press started in America. But another country actually codified freedom of the press in its constitution before the U.S. did. Find out which country, and explore why this matters more than ever in today’s age of information overload.
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Lesson Insights
Grade level and subjects
• Recommended for grades 6-12
• Subjects: Science / Technology and History
• Works in Classroom, Hybrid, and Homeschool settings
Key concepts and terms covered
Age of Information Overload, Aftonbladet, Anders Chydenius, Censorship, Freedom of the Press, Information Age, Invention, Johannes Gutenberg, Laissez-faire liberalism, The National Gain, Printing Press, Rule of Law, and Sweden.
Sample discussion questions
• Why did rulers and church leaders at the time of the Gutenberg Printing Press want to keep books out the peoples’ hands?
• How did Lars Johan Hierta take the power from the King and give it to the people?
• What are some responsibilities that come with freedom of the press?
• How does spin differ from a blatant attempt to spread false information?
• How can you help the fight against misinformation? 9 Read All About It!
What’s in the free teacher’s guide
This printable 25-page Teacher's Guide includes a lesson description, a fill-in viewing guide with answer key, discussion and analysis questions, classroom activities, and a printable quiz.
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