This 45-minute lesson deepens high school students’ understanding of cognitive biases through media analysis and collaborative learning. By examining real-world examples of bias in news and media, followed by structured group analysis of bias scenarios, students develop practical skills in identifying multiple types of cognitive biases and their effects on decision-making. The lesson’s emphasis on practical application and peer discussion helps students build awareness of how biases influence both media consumption and personal decision-making, preparing them to recognize and actively resist various forms of cognitive bias in their daily lives.

This lesson plan is part of the “Developing a Decision Education Course” instructional model. To learn more about the model and to view the scope and sequence, click here.

• Students will learn how to recognize and understand impacts of biases on decision-making.