NOVEMBER 6 GOVERNMENT LESSON LINKS
SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY: Understanding Allegations of Russian Election Interference (Choices.edu)
These are the background videos referred to in the lesson plan notes by CHOICES:
"How have U.S.-Russia relations evolved since the end of the Cold War?" (2015 interview; 3:17)
"What are some major sources of tension between Russia and the United States?" (2015 interview; 2:42)
FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS WITH PARTNERS:
1. How have U.S.-Russia relations evolved since the Cold War, and what tensions have existed between them in the years leading up to the 2016 and 2018 elections?
2. In what ways does the Russian government claim that the United States has tried to isolate Russia and its influence? From its point of view, what motivations would the Russian government have for interfering with U.S. elections?
"Explore how 'bots' easily disseminate fake news" (MSNBC; 3:01)
"How Russia Meddling Became Social Media's Problem: QuickTake Q&A" (Bloomberg; 2:34)
PLAY THE GAME (SENET) AND TAKE NOTES ABOUT ALLEGED RUSSIAN ELECTION INTERFERENCE AS YOU DO SO (about 30-40 minutes)
POST-GAME DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDE:
* How confident are you that the 2018 midterm elections will be free from Russian interference?
* What do you think might be Russia's goals with election interference in the U.S. and other European democracies? Why do you think that?
* Is trust between the United States and Russia possible in the current context (situation)?
* Should Congress establish minimum standards for election security, such as voting equipment with a paper record for recounts and / or random audits of ballots?
* Which do you think is more crucial: establishing minimum standards for election security (perhaps standard voting equipment with a paper record to be used with recounts), or stepping up efforts to reduce the influence of 'bots,' and to flag potential disinformation? Why?
"How have U.S.-Russia relations evolved since the end of the Cold War?" (2015 interview; 3:17)
"What are some major sources of tension between Russia and the United States?" (2015 interview; 2:42)
FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS WITH PARTNERS:
1. How have U.S.-Russia relations evolved since the Cold War, and what tensions have existed between them in the years leading up to the 2016 and 2018 elections?
2. In what ways does the Russian government claim that the United States has tried to isolate Russia and its influence? From its point of view, what motivations would the Russian government have for interfering with U.S. elections?
"Explore how 'bots' easily disseminate fake news" (MSNBC; 3:01)
"How Russia Meddling Became Social Media's Problem: QuickTake Q&A" (Bloomberg; 2:34)
PLAY THE GAME (SENET) AND TAKE NOTES ABOUT ALLEGED RUSSIAN ELECTION INTERFERENCE AS YOU DO SO (about 30-40 minutes)
POST-GAME DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDE:
* How confident are you that the 2018 midterm elections will be free from Russian interference?
* What do you think might be Russia's goals with election interference in the U.S. and other European democracies? Why do you think that?
* Is trust between the United States and Russia possible in the current context (situation)?
* Should Congress establish minimum standards for election security, such as voting equipment with a paper record for recounts and / or random audits of ballots?
* Which do you think is more crucial: establishing minimum standards for election security (perhaps standard voting equipment with a paper record to be used with recounts), or stepping up efforts to reduce the influence of 'bots,' and to flag potential disinformation? Why?
If there is additional time, here are two videos that follow up on what we have been learning about search algorithms and filter bubbles, for students to watch and discuss
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