Equip your students with essential digital literacy skills using our carefully curated set of 15 interactive how to spot fake news websites activity cards. Designed specifically for elementary students, these cards will guide them in identifying and debunking fake news on the internet. Take the firs...
Critical Thinking: Fake News: Let's Move Beyond the Catch Phrase and Critically Evaluate News Sources This resource is designed for middle school students (grades 6-9) to equip them with the tools necessary to critically evaluate news sources they may encounter on a daily basis. It could be used before a research project or debate to ensure that students know how to evaluate the sources they come across. They need to be able to choose unbiased and factual articles to support their thesis. Key Skills: Building reading comprehension strategies Enhancing life skills and media literacy Using critical thinking skills to evaluate sources for bias This product includes: A 3 Page PDF that is ready to print! A simple and clear handout explaining five categories that can be used to assess the quality of an article: Author: Who are they? Are they an expert? Publisher: Who are they? Do they have a stake in what they are writing about? Sources: Are there sources, quotes, or expert opinions included? Facts: Does the author report only facts or include opinions? Bias: Can you identify bias in the article? A printable template for your students to assess the articles they are reading using these 5 categories If you enjoy this product, check out other language arts and critical thinking activities in my store: Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors lets students read real headlines from the media and use math skills to determine if there are obvious errors being reported. Financial Literacy: Financial Tradeoffs lets students think critically about real world financial situations and the different ways they can be approached. How to Write and Email Bundle: Vocabulary Handout and 5 Sample Scenarios lets students practice letter writing for the 21st century. Novel Study: No Prep Vocabulary, Writing and Collage for ANY Novel! lets students reflect on a novel they are reading. Critical Thinking: Fake News: Media Literacy: Evaluate News Sources
This blog post will guide you through understanding fake news, why it matters, and how you can teach your students to not trust everything they see online. Here you will also find project and activ…
Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see online is true. I've rounded up some resources and lessons for teaching students how to evaluate information online and identify fake news. 1. iCivics Fake News Literacy Unit Thank you to a member of the Teach With Tech Facebook Group for sharing this fantastic resource. iCivics, founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Conner, is
This Fake News Digital Escape Room allows students to work independently or with their peers to solve 11 fake news and digital citizenship challenges.
Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see online is true. I've rounded up some resources and lessons for teaching students how to evaluate information online and identify fake news. 1. iCivics Fake News Literacy Unit Thank you to a member of the Teach With Tech Facebook Group for sharing this fantastic resource. iCivics, founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Conner, is
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Factitious is an engaging online game to teach about fake news. It could be a fun activity to do to finish-up a more extensive lesson on the topic. You can learn more about it at NPR’s articl…
Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see online is true. I've rounded up some resources and lessons for teaching students how to evaluate information online and identify fake news. 1. iCivics Fake News Literacy Unit Thank you to a member of the Teach With Tech Facebook Group for sharing this fantastic resource. iCivics, founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Conner, is
