Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING developing strategies to critically evaluate content from a variety of sources
    • We are FOCUSING Earth and moon-related conspiracy theories by researching the evidence for and against the theories


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to debate for or against a conspiracy theory so that we can present a side of an argument strongly and demonstrate our knowledge of the science or lack thereof behind the theory




    Success Criteria


    • I can think critically about someone else’s opinion and whether I agree or disagree with them
    • I can read information and make a decision based on it


    Activities:

    • Discussing Flat Earth theory
    • Debating for or against conspiracy theories
    • Comparing and contrasting pseudoscience and the scientific method