Lesson Plan
Fact or Fiction?
vetting online social media posts relating to news
This lesson will focus on teaching students how to distinguish between credible and non-credible news sources on social media. Activities will include analyzing real and fake news posts, discussing the characteristics of reliable sources, and creating a checklist for vetting news.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Characteristics of Reliable Sources
10 mins
Step 3
Real vs. Fake News Analysis
20 mins
Step 4
Group Discussion
10 mins
Step 5
Closure and Reflection
5 mins
Worksheet
Worksheet
