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Decoding the Feed

A comprehensive 4-part sequence on media literacy, digital algorithms, bias, journalism, and health-related media messaging. Designed using multiple distinct teaching styles—including Direct Instruction, Collaborative Stations, and Project-Based Inquiry—to help middle and high school students decode modern media and its impact on behavior.

DNDonna Nelson
Resisting the Hype

An interactive lesson deconstructing how popular media—from advertisements to music lyrics—shapes our health behaviors, self-image, and choices. Students analyze popular media, deconstruct a song, and build concrete strategies to resist risky media influences.

Behind the Screen

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The Newsroom Rotation

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Feed Pioneers

An inquiry-based project where students investigate a real-world media phenomenon and pitch their own "ethical media product" or public service campaign. Includes a project planner and rubrics.

Decoding the Feed

A comprehensive 4-part sequence on media literacy, digital algorithms, bias, journalism, and health-related media messaging. Designed using multiple distinct teaching styles—including Direct Instruction, Collaborative Stations, and Project-Based Inquiry—to help middle and high school students decode modern media and its impact on behavior.

DNDonna Nelson

Identify at least one health behavior portrayed:

Contrast the overt presentation vs. the unspoken implied message:

Decoding the Feed • Student Workbook Page 2 of 2

Developing (7/10) Completes charts but misses the deeper unspoken psychological manipulation.

Incomplete (<5/10) Fails to identify specific daily media logs or lacks reflection writing on Page 1.

Decoding the Feed Sequence Guide • Lesson 1 Facilitation Key Page 1 of 1

Impact 02

Outrage Economy

Sensational, angry, and extreme content spreads 6x faster than calm, objective truth.

Impact 03

Erosion of Trust

Independent journalism is framed as "fake," and institutions of truth lose community authority.

Who profits from your attention and outrage? The Platforms.


Interactive Task

06 // WORK ACTIVITY

Activity: Deconstruct Your Feed

We are transitioning to our Feed Analyzer Worksheet. You will inspect a simulated feed, identify the mechanical triggers used to hook attention, and map out your bubble.

1

Analyze 3 posts from your sample worksheet feed

2

Label the algorithm's hooks (emotional language, outrage triggers)

3

Map your own filter bubble defense strategy

Ready? Distribute the Feed Analyzer Worksheet now.

Interrupt scrolling on shocking or outrageous claims. Fact check before reacting.

What check will you use?

Tactics 03

Algorithmic Training

Intentionally click "Not Interested" or clear cache to reset tracking profiles.

Which app will you reset first?

DECODING THE FEED UNIT PAGE 2 OF 2

Circle/list 3 emotionally "loaded" words in the left passage:

Why are neutral verbs (e.g. "voted", "said") preferred in fair reporting?

Team Post-Rotation Check

Discuss as a team: Which station technique do you think is the hardest for normal social media users to perform daily? Summarize your team's consensus below.

THE NEWSROOM ROTATION PAGE 2 OF 2


Classroom Debrief Discussion

Reconvene the class for a 3-minute synthesis. Ask: "Now that we know how articles are framed, cropped, and loaded with opinion, how can we adapt our daily scrolling behavior?" Reinforce that media literacy is a constant muscle, not a one-time exercise.

THE NEWSROOM ROTATION facilitation guide PAGE 1 OF 1

Solution addresses media bias, but has moderate structural gaps.
Solution is vague or fails to address core cognitive bias.
Pitch & DeliveryPolished pitch deck with strong hooks, clear visuals, and high clarity.Consistent slides and clear arguments; good delivery.Cluttered slides or presentation lacks clear flow.

Team Role Assignment

1. Lead Researcher:

2. Lead Designer:

3. Pitch Spokesperson:

FEED PIONEERS PROJECT PLANNER PAGE 2 OF 2

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