EXAMPLES FOR TEACHING WITH FAKE NEWS AND PSEUDOSCIENCE

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Fake news is made-up information that’s given the appearance of real, legitimate news. Are you watching students and colleagues make claims based on potentially unverified information they’ve encountered? How can we balance all the information we receive from various outlets with a solid, decision-making process? Let’s explore some sources you can use to teach middle school students the importance of fact-checking and critical thinking. Written by Miguel Guhlin 

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Resource Link:  https://blog.tcea.org/fake-news-pseudoscience/