Navigating the World of Fake News

Navigating the World of Fake News

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify fake news and understand how to verify the credibility of news sources.

Introduce the learning objective to the class and explain why it is important to be able to identify fake news.

What do you already know about fake news?

What is Fake News?

Fake news is a type of propaganda that contains false information, often spread through social media or other online platforms.

Explain what fake news is and give examples of recent fake news stories.

Why is Fake News Dangerous?

Fake news can cause harm by spreading misinformation and influencing people's opinions and decisions.

Discuss the potential consequences of fake news and why it is important to be able to identify it.

How to Identify Fake News

Look for credible sources, fact-check information, and be wary of sensational headlines and clickbait.

Provide tips and strategies for identifying fake news.

Verifying Sources

Check the credibility of the source, look for corroboration from other sources, and be wary of biased or agenda-driven reporting.

Explain how to verify the credibility of news sources and why it is important to do so.

Fact-Checking Tools

Use fact-checking websites and tools to verify information and identify fake news.

Introduce the class to some of the most popular fact-checking websites and tools and demonstrate how to use them.

Spotting Misinformation

Be aware of common tactics used to spread fake news, such as manipulating images or videos and using conspiracy theories.

Provide examples of common tactics used to spread fake news and explain how to spot them.

Being a Responsible News Consumer

It is important to be a responsible news consumer by fact-checking information, verifying sources, and being aware of your own biases.

Discuss the responsibilities of being a news consumer and why it is important to be aware of your own biases.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.