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- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct Internet research on website credibility. They write a speech demonstrating how to separate quality websites from unreliable websites. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students examine the research process and how to determine the credibility of sources. They watch biographical and historical films before researching facts about the time period, events, and persona that are depicted in the films. Before they complete research and create a final project, they complete a pre-assessment. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students evaluate the content, credibility, bias and usability of Web sites. They work in teams, students share their results and reach consensus on the quality and value of Web sites given as potential research sources. They determine the credibility of sources by considering the following: the qualifications and reputation of the writer, agreement with other credible sources, recognition of stereotypes, and accuracy and consistency of sources. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students evaluate the credibility of speakers interviewed on television news. They are asked whether they can tell when someone is being deceptive or dishonest. Students brainstorm with the class to identify telltale signs that might signal that someone is lying. They are told that they are going to watch a video news report. Students are asked to evaluate the credibility or believability of the conflicting sources. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students evaluate whether various rainforest websites are credible and can be used for research purposes. They listen to the story "The Great Kapok Tree," discuss what makes a website credible, and examine and evaluate various websites. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize the indicators that determine a Web site's credibility. They use critical thinking skills to determine the credibility of different Web sites. They make judgments as to which sites could be used as acceptable resource material for the research paper. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students apply critical thinking skills while critiquing Web sites. They recognize the differences between a credible Web site and a questionable one. They make judgments as to which sites could be used as acceptable resource material for the research paper. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students evaluate various elements of Web site to determine its credibility. They conduct two-part investigation of Web site, focusing on how one determines if Web site is credible in authorship, information, and currency, and write critique of the Web site analyzed in class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students assess how images and words in a political ad deliver its message and stir the emotions in the general public. They research information that supports or refutes claims made in the ad as well as the credibility of the ad. Each student views the controversy between Senator Hillary Clinton and John Spencer. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and interpret the background and practice in determining authority on the Internet. Then they identify how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether they're getting the straight story. Students also identify and apply techniques to assist them in determining authority when searching on the Internet. Full Review »
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