Comparing Propoganda
This activity is useful when exploring the topic of ultra-nationalism, particularly the tools used by ultra-nationalist leaders to instill values in their citizens.
To use this activity, first break students into groups of four or five. After groups are broken up, assign each group a example of propaganda. Depending on how many students you have, the same example may be shared by more than one group. Give groups the four different types of propaganda that could be used by ultra-nationalist leaders (names to instill fears, playing down failures/defeats by hiding meaning of their actions, using symbols to appeal to values, appeal to fears by trying to support particular actions). Students will then need to either research in their text, or research online what the different types of propaganda involve, then try to categorize their image as one of the four types.
Propaganda Examples
To use this activity, first break students into groups of four or five. After groups are broken up, assign each group a example of propaganda. Depending on how many students you have, the same example may be shared by more than one group. Give groups the four different types of propaganda that could be used by ultra-nationalist leaders (names to instill fears, playing down failures/defeats by hiding meaning of their actions, using symbols to appeal to values, appeal to fears by trying to support particular actions). Students will then need to either research in their text, or research online what the different types of propaganda involve, then try to categorize their image as one of the four types.
Propaganda Examples