How to Spot Fake News
3:48
Grades: 3 - 8
Video Description: Most of us may understand how to navigate the internet but discerning what is real news and what is fake can be daunting. With so many stories coming at us fast and furious through social media, how can students spot what is a reliable source and what is questionable? We offer questions to consider to help students spot any red flags.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Media-7**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Before viewing the video, have students discuss the term “fake news.” Have they heard it before? What do they think it means? Can news be “fake?”
- After viewing the video, have students brainstorm examples of “fake news” they believe they’ve seen. Research a few of them on the Internet. What do they learn about the “news” event. Was it fake? If so, why do they think some people believed it.
*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
