Fake News Unit

Total Pages: 250 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 3 Weeks
File Size: 31.73 MB
File Type: Zip

• Introduction - QR Code Vocabulary Search
• Lesson 1 - What is Media Literacy?
• Lesson 2 - Media Literacy in Action: Headline Analysis
• Lesson 3 - What is Fake News?
• Lesson 4 - Social Media and Fake News
• Lesson 5 - Case Study: The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
• Lesson 6 - How to Spot Fake News
• Lesson 7 - Fake News Stations: Spot The Fake (Satire, Websites, Videos, News Articles, Ted Talks, Social Media Algorithms, Deep Fakes)
• Lesson 8 - Digital Citizenship
• Lesson 9 - Creating Fake News Assignment

• 10 Engaging Lessons: Created specifically for middle school students, these lessons are designed to capture their attention and foster meaningful discussions.
• Detailed Teacher Lesson Plans: Teachers can seamlessly integrate each lesson into their plans.
• Interactive Content (QR Codes, Scenarios, Group Work): Lesson variety helps students stay interested and motivated.
• Group Work Stations: Foster collaboration and dialogue with group work stations that encourage peer-to-peer learning and interactive discussions.
• Vocabulary Lesson: Help meet curriculum objectives with this lesson on media vocabulary. 
• Historical Example Case Study: Students will learn about a time in history when the media created panic by not disclosing that the news story was fake. 
• MP3 Audio Files: Students can read the articles independently or use the provided MP3 audio files. 
• Answer Keys: Guide your students through each lesson with the comprehensive answer keys.
• Video Links: Enhance learning through multimedia experiences that reinforce key concepts.
• Graphic Organizers: Help students organize their thoughts and ideas visually, promoting deeper understanding and engagement with the content.
• Pre-Made Google Slideshow: Seamlessly integrate technology into your lessons with a pre-made Google Slideshow that's ready to use.
• Print & Digital Formats: Cater to your classroom's needs with both print and digital formats, ensuring accessibility and flexibility.

1. “This is honestly one of my favourite resources I have ever purchased. I have done this unit with grade 8 and a 6/7 class and it has been a hit! Students have loved all the opportunities to explore fake news, and to create their own fake news websites. It is honestly such a great resource and is so highly recommended.”
2. “This was a fun and engaging unit that is necessary to teach effectively in today's world!  The students enjoyed it too!!!”
3. “This is a great way to introduce a very important topic for students who regularly encounter misleading or fake news while they are online. It is a fun unit for a serious topic - lots of ways for students to make connections with the things they are seeing online in social media or hearing from other students. Helps to build critical thinking skills!”