Credible Sources

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between credible and non-credible sources based on specific criteria.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Evaluating Sources for Credibility

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œYou are researching the effects of social media on teenagers. Source A is a blog post written by a 16-year-old who describes their personal experiences with social media. Source B is a study published in a peer-reviewed journal, conducted by a team of psychologists, on the same topic. Which source is likely more credible, and why? You are writing a paper about the history of climate change. Source A is a website created in 2023 by an organization funded by oil companies. Source B is a book published in 2020 by a professor of environmental science at a major university. Which source is likely more credible, and why? You are researching the best ways to treat the common cold. Source A is a website that was last updated in 2010 and recommends using a specific herbal remedy. Source B is a website from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that was updated last month and discusses current medical recommendations. Which source is likely more credible, and why?”

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