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This Street Cred: Evaluating Sources lesson plan also includes:
- Street Cred (.pdf)
- Appointment Clock - English (.pdf)
- Appointment Clock - English (.docx)
- Appointment Clock - Spanish (.pdf)
- Appointment Clock - Spanish (.docx)
- Choosing Credible Sources - English (.pdf)
- Choosing Credible Sources - English (.docx)
- Choosing Credible Sources - Spanish (.pdf)
- Choosing Credible Sources - Spanish (.docx)
- GIST Template - English (.pdf)
- GIST Template - English (.docx)
- GIST Template - Spanish (.pdf)
- GIST Template - Spanish (.docx)
- Street Cred Map Example - English (.pdf)
- Street Cred Map Example - English (.docx)
- Street Cred Map Example - Spanish (.pdf)
- Street Cred Map Example - Spanish (.docx)
- Street Cred Rubric - English (.pdf)
- Street Cred Rubric - English (.docx)
- Street Cred Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- Street Cred Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
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A lesson on evaluating sources of information teaches scholars to "think twice" before using a source. Researchers examine a resource's home page, author, and sponsor, as well as the date published and the documentation provided.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Create a large bullseye graphic and have researchers add examples of the most reliable sources in the center and list those less credible on the outer rings
Classroom Considerations
- Learners require devices with internet access
- Prep includes making copies
Pros
- The packet includes a sample of a Circle Map
- Links are provided to descriptions of the learning techniques used in the lesson
Cons
- None