Day 1: Social Media and Scientific Info
Day 1: Social Media and Scientific Info
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Activity #1: As a class, listen to this NPR article and discuss the following:
Activity #1: As a class, listen to this NPR article and discuss the following:
What dangers do Dr. Gold (and others like her) pose?
Should Dr. Gold lose her medical license? Why or why not?
Should doctors be able to post whatever they want online?
Activity #2: Watch both videos below and then (briefly!) answer the following questions:
Activity #2: Watch both videos below and then (briefly!) answer the following questions:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ON YOUR CER SHEET:
Do you think that social media has had a positive or negative effect on how we learn about Covid-19? Explain your answer.
Do you think that companies like Facebook and Twitter should block posts that include misinformation? Or do you believe that people should have the freedom to post anything they want, even if it is inaccurate? Why or why not?
Answer the last question on JAMBOARD:
During the pandemic, where have you found reliable information? List one source that you found helpful.
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