News & Media Literacy
Students identify credible, trustworthy information sources and reflect on their responsibilities as thoughtful media creators and consumers.
Family Tips: Help Kids Spot Fake News and Decode Media Messages Grade K-5 Grades 6 - 12
By the end of 5th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:
I use online resources to be a continuous learner and determine if resources are reliable.
I can define "copyright" and explain how it applies to creative work.
I can give credit for using other people's work.
By the end of 8th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:
I understand the importance of using a variety of search strategies.
I master new strategies for effective and efficient online searches.
I create and execute a five-step plan for conducting an online search.
I define the terms "copyright," "public domain," and "fair use."
I identify the purpose of the Four Factors of Fair Use.
I apply fair use to real-world examples, making a case for or against it.
I learn reasons that people put false or misleading information on the internet.
I learn criteria for determining the credibility of news.
I practice evaluating the credibility of information I find on the internet.
I define breaking news and understanding why individuals and news outlets want to be the first to report a story.
I analyze breaking news alerts to identify clues of false or incomplete information.
I reflect on the consequences of reacting right away to breaking news alerts.
By the end of 12th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:
I can examine how Artificial Intelligence and the creation of “Deep Fakes” affects how I view and can trust information.
I can identify the pros and cons of AI/Deep Fakes.
I can explore ways I can protect ourselves from Deep Fakes.
I can explore ways to ensure that the information I am reading or watching is accurate.
I can define confirmation bias and identify why it occurs.
I can explore examples of confirmation bias, particularly related to news and online information.
I can identify strategies for challenging my own confirmation biases.