On this page you will find the lesson plan that I created for my students. This lesson is intended for an audience of 11th and 12th graders. It is also a large lesson, depending on the length of the class period and access to technology, this lesson could take as much as three days to fully cover.
After the embedded lesson, you will find a downloadable version of the file and then a list of additional resources. This list is lightly annotated and is a compilation of resources that I referenced, considered or used part of when creating my lesson. Finally, there is a brief explanation of how and why I chose the materials and resources that I did.
Additional Resources: In this section are additional websites, tools, games or articles that I sourced while creating my lesson. Some of these are included in the lesson, but many are not. These resources would be a good starting place for additional lessons on the same topic, extension lessons, and/or revision of the current lesson in the future. Articles and stories about fake news or its impact:
Notes about these resources: While all sources and sites have a bias, I intentionally chose sites and resources to include that fit the following criteria: 1. From a generally fact-checked and reputable news source or agency (i.e., BBC, PBS, NPR) 2. From a non-profit or organization dedicated to promoting digital literacy and/or media literacy (i.e., Common Sense Media, ISTE, The News Literacy Project, Media Smarts, NYU Libraries). 3. From a teaching or library professional providing resources for other educators (i.e., The Daring Librarian, Cybraryman, Two Peas and Dog).