About This Lesson
Use this lesson to introduce students to the nuances of how misinformation spreads around major events, sometimes unintentionally, with a focus on the unintended consequences of sharing even “feel-good” misinformation. Students will learn how to recognize when to fact-check something and some basic fact-checking tools.
ESTIMATED TIME: 45 minutes for slide deck; 60 – 90 minutes for slide deck and extension activity
