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Can We Trust the Media?

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ENGAGE

1. What are different ways to access the news? How has this access changed over time?

2. How can misinformation be harmful to society?

3.Do you think labeling posts as misinformation violates our first amendment right: freedom of speech? Why or why not?

TEACH

Students will be able to distinguish between facts, opinions, and misinformation by examining examples from the media and applying an analysis technique to classify information and then share what they learned as an infographic.

Lesson Grades 3-5

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