Information Leaks in American History

This lesson has students debate the morality of whistleblowers and information leakers in American history.  They will consider whether such individuals should be viewed as “heroes” or “traitors” by taking part in a classroom debate.  Students may use previous classes to research both sides of the argument before taking a viewpoint.  

Files for download:

Information-Leaks-and-Whistleblowers-Lesson-Plan (PDF File)

Leaks-and-Whistlehlowers-Presentation (Microsoft Powerpoint)

Whistleblowers-Debate-Organizer (PDF File)

Teaching Standard
CCSS.ELA‐LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1.B
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
American Government
Science & Technology
Grade Level
9-12
Downloadable Files
Information-Leaks-and-Whistleblowers-Lesson-Plan.pdf
Leaks-and-Whistlehlowers-Presentation.pptx
Whistleblowers-Debate-Organizer.pdf