I2A Conspiracy Theories

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EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavo, vwoLeerjaar 3,4

This lesson contains 41 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

Lesson duration is: 120 min

Items in this lesson

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Slide 2 - Video

What do you know
about 9/11?

Slide 3 - Mind map

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Why would people believe this?

Slide 5 - Mind map

Learning Goals

You know frequently used vocab related to theories and ideas.

You can recognise cause and effect in spoken and written English.

You can understand why people believe in conspiracy theories.

You can present your ideas and thoughts using appropriate English.

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Do you know any
conspiracy theories?

Slide 7 - Mind map

How do conspiracy theories work?

Take notes whilst watching the video
Think of:
how are they formed
when are people motivated to believe them?

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Slide 9 - Video

How do conspiracy theories work?

Slide 10 - Open question

Presentation

You will do a presentation on a conspiracy theory

When? Week of 3-5 June (start)
How Long? About five minutes

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Conspiracy Theory

Background/nature of the conspiracy theory
How it developed (what factors helped spread it)
Possible solution / opinion / conclusion

Twin Towers and more buildings collapsed too perfectly
Video footage / sources / motives for government, social media etc.
Scientific proof / testimonials that show it's ridiculous.

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What can you tell about who John is from his Facebook pic?

Slide 14 - Mind map

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Read this for me

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How susceptible is John to believing in conspiracy theories?

Slide 17 - Open question

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What is the theory concerning 5G and Corona?

Slide 19 - Open question

Slide 20 - Video

Why do some people not
believe these men?

Slide 21 - Open question

Trump's assertions

Slide 22 - Mind map

Task for next lesson:

1. Read the text on the following slides.

2. Find a source which links 5G and Covid-19

OR one that argues against it.

(More information on the slide followingthe text)

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Find a source which links 5G and Covid-19 OR one that argues against it.

Take a screenshot / photo of the key paragraph.

(make sure you can tell us the source of the text)

You'll be asked to upload the photo in class next week.

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Find a source which links Corona and Covid-19 OR one that argues against it.

Slide 31 - Open question

Recent / New
Conspiracy Theories?

Slide 32 - Mind map

Why might Corona be a breeding ground for conspiracy theories, like the one that 5G masts spread the virus?

Slide 33 - Open question

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Read this to me

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