News & Media Literacy

What am I learning?

To find credible information on the internet

Why am I learning it?

By knowing how to find true and factual information online I will be able to make informed choice and decisions.

How will I know I have learned it?

When I can:

  • Learn reasons that people put false or misleading information on the Internet.

  • Learn criteria for differentiating fake news from credible news.

  • Practice evaluating the credibility of information they find on the Internet.

Key Vocabulary

  • bias

  • corroboration

  • credible

  • evaluate

Warm Up Game

Choose the Letter E from ANYWHERE

Grade 6 - Finding Credible News - Lesson Slides

Student Handout: News or Fake News?

Grade 6 - Finding Credible News - News or Fake News? Student Handout

Lesson Quiz

Extension Activity

Social Media Test Drive