Students are constantly bombarded with questionable claims that look deceptively like credible facts. Teach students the SIFT method: a practical, four-step strategy for separating online "information gold" from "fool's gold." Students will develop the critical thinking skills needed to confidently navigate online sources with discernment and make informed decisions about what to believe and share.
Understand why it's important to check information before believing or sharing it
Identify credible sources of information using the SIFT method
Fake Photo? Handout
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