I2A Conspiracy Theories

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3,4

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What do you know
about 9/11?

Why would people believe this?

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.

Do you know any
conspiracy theories?

How do conspiracy theories work?

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

How do conspiracy theories work?

Presentation

You will do a presentation on a conspiracy theory

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

Conspiracy Theory

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

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

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

Read this for me

Read this for me

How susceptible is John to believing in conspiracy theories?

What is the theory concerning 5G and Corona?

Why do some people not
believe these men?

Trump's assertions

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)

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.

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

Recent / New
Conspiracy Theories?

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

Read this to me

Read this for me

You can choose to present a conspiracy theory. Based on what you've learned so far, what are the main factors of a conspiracy theory?

Which new words have you
learned through these lessons?

https:

Presentation

You will do a presentation on a conspiracy theory

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

Conspiracy Theory

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

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