Lesson Plan
Evaluating Sources Lesson Plan
Students will learn strategies to assess and verify the credibility of information sources, critically distinguishing between reliable facts and misinformation.
In a media-saturated environment, teaching students how to evaluate source credibility is crucial for fostering critical thinking and preventing the spread of misinformation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Overview
10 minutes
Step 2
Credibility Checkpoints Presentation
15 minutes
Step 3
Source Evaluation Worksheet Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Real vs. Fake News Debate
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Credibility Checkpoints
1. Authority
2. Accuracy
3. Bias
4. Timeliness
Summary of Checkpoints
Worksheet
Discussion
