K–6Civic Lab
Media Literacy
Evaluate information sources
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FayeBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 25–45 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Sylvia · Utah
- Materials needed
- Media Literacy in Action Workbook
- Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
- Verification Handbook for Investigative Reporting
Why this skill rocks
Learn how to spot real news from tricky make-believe stories online, making you a super smart detective of information right now.
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be a trusted journalist reporting on the Olympics, or helping people understand what's true and what's not in a world full of news.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Media Literacy in Action Workbook
RequiredA hands-on student workbook with exercises for evaluating sources, spotting bias, and practicing lateral reading — ideal for working through the SIFT method step by step.
Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
RequiredA teacher and self-learner guide to building fact-checking habits, evaluating digital information, and understanding how misinformation spreads — covers news, social media, and advertising.
Verification Handbook for Investigative Reporting
An advanced reference used by professional journalists and fact-checkers worldwide — great for the geeking-out phase when you want to go beyond classroom exercises into real investigative technique.