Fact-check it!
Students will join an “expert” group to learn one specific digital verification skill, then reorganize and join a “jigsaw”
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News Goggles: Ad or news?
Let's use our news goggles to tell the difference between ads and news — even when they look alike!
News Goggles: Covering a newsworthy trial
In this edition of News Goggles, let’s look at the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer
Classroom Activity: Is it "checkable"?
This upper elementary lesson introduces the concepts of fact-based and opinion-based statements using a group activity.
Grades:
4-6
News Goggles: Tracking developing stories
In this edition of News Goggles, let’s examine how some news organizations label updates and show transparency in their
News Goggles: Newsroom lingo review
Journalists sometimes speak their own language. It can be hard to keep track!
News Goggles: Conflicts of interest in news reports
In this edition of News Goggles, let’s examine the controversy over CNN host Chris Cuomo’s coverage of his brother,
News Goggles: Quotes in news reports
In this edition of News Goggles, let’s take a look at the use of quotes in several stories on the deadly
Critical observation challenge: Was Elsa really arrested?
This upper elementary slideshow activity introduces students to “critical observation skills”.
Grades:
4-6
News Goggles: Identifying the news source
You can’t always assume that a story published by a news organization was also written by that news organization.
News Goggles: Chasing scoops and verifying raw information
Let’s examine how news organizations chase and verify scoops. Grab your news goggles. Let’s go!
News Goggles: Corrections and clarifications: Accuracy and correcting the record
Let’s examine several news reports and consider how different news organizations handled corrections.
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