LESSON
S.I.F.T. for Sources
How can we tell if the information we see online is credible?
Students are constantly bombarded with questionable claims that look deceptively like credible facts. Teach students the SIFT method: a practical, four-step strategy for separating online "information gold" from "fool's gold." Students will develop the critical thinking skills needed to confidently navigate online sources with discernment and make informed decisions about what to believe and share.
Objectives
- Understand why it's important to check information before believing or sharing it
- Identify credible sources of information using the SIFT method
Vocabulary
Source ·
Claim ·
Credible
Source – where information comes from, like a person, website, book, or video that tells us something
Claim – something someone says is true, but you need to check before believing
Credible – able to be trusted or believed
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Time
20 mins.
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