Fake News

6th Library Elective - Credible Sources

Can you beat my score? Play the fake news game!Drop all pretense of ethics and choose the path that builds your persona as an unscrupulous media magnate. Your task is to get as many followers as you can while slowly building up fake credibility as a news site.

iReporter - BBC NewsPlay the role of a journalist covering a breaking news story in the BBC iReporter game.

Fake It To Make ItCreate your own (fake) news empire by playing Fake It To Make It, a simulation-style, social-impact game about how fake news is created and distributed for a profit.

A Helpful List of Fake-News Sites to Watch Out for on FacebookJust because Facebook isn’t doing anything about it doesn’t mean you can’t.

NewsFeed DefendersWelcome to Newsably, a fictional social media site focused on news and information. Your mission? Maintain the site, grow traffic, and watch out! You'll also need to spot fake posts that try to sneak in through hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting. For the best play experience, click "Play Fullscreen" in the upper right area of the screen.

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Lesson Plan: How to Spot Fake News

SavvySurgersWebsiteEvaluationandMediaLiteracy.pdf

Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study FindsA study of middle-school to college-age students found most absorb social media news without considering the source. How parents can teach research skills and skepticism.

Executive Summary 11.21.16.pdf

Grade 6 - Finding Credible News - Lesson Slides

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