Checking if Information is Trustworthy
Students will learn basic ways to check if a source of information (like a website or a news article) is reliable and if the person writing it might have a bias.
Key Questions
- How can you tell if a website is giving you true information?
- What does it mean if someone has a 'bias' when they write?
- Why is it important to check who wrote an article?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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