About This Lesson
Misinformation damages society in a multitude of ways, and we ignore its negative impact at our peril—especially regarding climate change. While studying how misinformation does damage, scientists have also researched and developed approaches to help build the public’s resilience against misinformation. Teachers are in a powerful position to implement these evidence-based strategies—not only playing a pivotal role in building students’ resilience but also providing deeper, more engaging science education that equips students with sorely needed critical-thinking skills. Much of this article is devoted to sharing those strategies so that teachers and students can effectively counter misinformation.
