How real is the information you see and hear every day? How can you
tell if that information is fake? Don’t get fooled.
CONNECT:
- Here’s the honest truth about fake news: https://ww2.kqed.org/lowdown/2016/12/06/the-honest-truth-about-fake-news-with-lesson-plan/
- News matter; just listen to what these New York students say about checking out the news: http://www.timeforkids.com/photos-video/video/news-matter
- Do you believe in fairies? Some have even claimed to have captured two particular types of fairies - pixies and gnomes on film! Whether you believe the fairy pictures are real or not is entirely up to you...here are some of their fairy tales: https://exemplore.com/cryptids/The-Cottingley-Fairies-Photos-of-Real-Fairies
CREATE:
- Magicians are experts in illusion; they make the false seem real. Watch these kid-friendly magic tricks, and try them on your friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y9ViVn1tF4
- Even early photographs could manipulate images, and with digital tools, it’s easier than ever to fake photos; see if you can pass this hoax photo test: http://hoaxes.org/quiz/phototest/1.
- Play money can be fun for games and costumes. Follow these directions to learn how to make fake money: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fake-Money
CARE:
- Get smart about advertisements when buying: http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/
- For parents: why imaginary friends can be good for little children: https://www.highlights.com/parents/articles/imaginary-friends
- Here are ten imaginary friends in children’s and teen fiction that you can read to your real friends: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/oct/23/top-10-imaginary-friends-in-fiction-af-harrold
CAREERS:
The media industry needs good communicators: literate and ethical. Here
are some possible career guides.
You can now easily tell which news is fake, and which one is real. Use the links in the article to get more information on this. The author is doing a great job.
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