Evaluating measles news
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Measles erases immune memory."
Educator Guide: Just the Facts
With all the news out there, it’s important for everyone to know how to spot stories they can trust.
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About this guide
This guide reviews ways to critically evaluate the trustworthiness of news stories. Sections of this guide can be used individually or together depending on the desired depth and available time.
This Guide Includes:
How you find and share news in your life
After asking students where they get their news and how they share it, these discussion prompts explore characteristics of a story that can provide clues to its quality and credibility.
News you can trust?
Students will develop their critical thinking skills by evaluating and rating the trustworthiness of an article and will practice presentation skills by sharing the information with the class.
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