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Fake or fact? Learners must decide while looking at two published "news" stories. A reading about why fake news exists and a checklist on how to evaluate sources rounds out the activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use included activities to build skills around evaluating sources
- Adapt the resource to evaluate other sources of fake news
Classroom Considerations
- Some scenarios in the resource may need updating
Pros
- Activity engages class members' critical thinking skills
- Resource is easily adaptable to examine current "fake news" stories circulating in the media
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- None