Term 4-Week 2
Section outline
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Following last week Documentary this week we will introduce to the idea of Fake News, learn why fake news is an important issue, and learn strategies to identify and avoid sharing Fake News.
Success Criteria:
Describe the issues surrounding the verification of online sources
Verify the reliability of a variety of online sources
Activities:
- Current events survey
- NEWS SURVEY (google form)
- Take notes in Graphic Organiser (google classroom)
- watch the following videos bullet point some tips and answer the questions the following question:
- 1) What is Fake News? Where does it come from? Why is it so dangerous?
- 2) How can we as individuals ensure we are getting the best information about current events
- 3) How can you make sure you don’t fall victim to fake news?
- https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-false-news-can-spread-noah-tavlin
- https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-choose-your-news-damon-brown
- https://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/
5. Read the articles provided. Then with their group, they will come up with their Top 5 Tips for avoiding fake news.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/community/digital-lab/fake-news-quiz-how-to-spot/article33821986/
Homework:
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING.. the issues surrounding the verification of the online sources
- We are EXPLORING...how to verify the reliability of a variety of online sources
- We are EXPLORING...a range of perspectives on conspiracy theories
- We are EXPLORING to challenge some perspectives