About This Lesson
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.
Each module consists of:
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a compelling and timely question;
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related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;
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extension resources for advanced or highly-interested students;
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student graphic organizers;
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a simple debate tool;
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a teacher's guide to the module;
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and a guide to the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy.
This Teacher's Guide supports the Does donating money advance racial equity? module on thinkalong.org. Here is the full module and below is a summary.
In addition to publicly protesting and demanding reform to combat racial injustice, many individuals and companies have shown their support for racial equality by donating money to organizations that serve the Black community. Some critics question if donating money will actually provide long-term solutions to racial inequality. As more organizations work to turn money into systemic change, do financial donations advance racial equity?
To use this module with learners in any setting, we recommend using one of the structured discussion formats outlined at thinkalong.org/structuring-discussions. You can find options for a small or large group, so that all students or just a few participate, and examples of some discussion formats.
