By Matt Buie (FSWC Educator)

A2.3 Assess the credibility of sources and information relevant to their investigations (e.g., by considering the perspective, bias, accuracy, authenticity, purpose and/or context of the source and the values and/or expertise of its author).

March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. A great way to examine how hate can quickly spread throughout society is to inspect media from different historical periods. Propaganda is a powerful tool used by many powerful entities, including governments, to spread their messages. Below are two examples one could use to unpack in a classroom, showcasing how these posters were trying to instill fear of specific groups of people. Give students the tools they need to identify bias in the media they consume by booking a free workshop through FSWC to teach about media literacy.