Fake News? Think Again! By Judy Zahabi EDUC 219

Introduction

Every day, we scroll through tons of news on social media. But how do we know if what we see is true? Fake news can easily spread and cause confusion, fear, or even harm. This WebQuest will help you learn how to identify fake news, check sources, and become a more aware digital media user.

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Task

Your mission is simple:

  1. Read a short article
  2. Watch a short video
  3. Answer 3 reflection questions
  4. Find 1 real-life fake news example and explain it briefly

You’ll do all of this in a short Word or Google Doc.

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Process

Step 1: Read this article:

 How to Spot Fake News – FactCheck.org

Step 2: Watch this video:

 What Is Fake News? – Common Sense Education

Step 3: Answer the following questions (type them into a Word/Google Doc):

  • What is fake news?
  • Name 2 signs a website might be untrustworthy.
  • Why is it important to double-check news before sharing?

Step 4: Go to Snopes.com

  • Find 1 example of fake news
  • Write the headline + explain (in 2 sentences) why it was fake

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Evaluation

Criteria

Points

All 3 questions answered

10 pts

Clear fake news example given

10 pts

Writing is clear and complete

5 pts

Total

25 pts
Conclusion

Now that you’ve completed this WebQuest, you’ll be able to spot fake news more easily and understand why media literacy is important. You’ll also be more confident when sharing information online and help others do the same.

 

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