Fake news
Top fake videos
BBC Spaghetti harvest in Ticino – 1957
Richard Nixon and Apollo moon disaster
Can you spot a deep fake? – Moon disaster
Top fake Websites
A useful clickview series called ‘The Digital Literacy Series’ with interactive questions to answer
Teacher resources
Lesson plan for teachers with info for survey and slides
Class activities
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
View the following videos and websites below
How fake news can spread
How to choose your news
Students will answer the following question:
1) What is Fake News? Where does it come from? Why is it so dangerous?
2) How can we as individuals ensure we are getting the best information about current events?
3) How can you make sure you don’t fall victim to fake news?
Avoiding fake news
Racoon riding an alligator
What is ‘fake news,’ and how can you spot it? try our ‘quiz The Globe and Mail.