Reply #65: Is this a random assignment?

[Spike89]

The sources and assignment seem appropriate enough. However, without knowing the context (the curriculum, supporting instruction, even specific grade level) it isn't really fair to judge a worksheet/assignment. If students had been studying the concept of ideological bias and how to identify it on the Web, it becomes an even better assignment (obviously, every assignment isn't going to recap every concept the teacher has covered in the class).
However, if this is an assignment for a music class and the students haven't been exposed to the Internet at all, well, Jeez, that teacher needs to be fired. If it isn't for a class, but was given to all the students by CIA visitors--then be afraid, very afraid. The point is, the assignment itself is neutral and being alarmed (or pleased) by the assignment doesn't make sense without context. Talk to your kid about the rest of class to get some context, then go talk to the teacher, but don't go breathing fire assuming the worst.