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If it's on the Internet, it must be true—right? How can someone tell if a website contains less-than-truthful information? Savvy surfers evaluate sources in the fifth of a six-part college and career readiness instructional activity series. The group learns the steps to website evaluation before putting them to work on a variety of funny websites.
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Instructional Ideas
- Start up a discussion by asking if pupils have ever read anything on the Internet and wondered if it was true, then ask for examples
- Take time after group research is complete to have learners report their findings
Classroom Considerations
- Take some time to get familiar with the websites students evaluate before the lesson begins, as they may have questions about where to locate specific information on each site
Pros
- Humorous websites, such as The Jackalope Conspiracy, keep the class entertained and intrigued
- The evaluation steps are simple and easy to remember
- Extension activities help you customize the lesson for different skill levels
Cons
- None