EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 138 /170 General information LESSON OBJECTIVES The participant can/will... 1. Recognize misinformation and disinformation from sensational headlines and unreliable sources. 2. Analyze and evaluate sources for credibility and accuracy. 3. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and dissect news stories. 4. Debunk disinformation using evidence and logical reasoning. 5. Collaborate effectively with others to solve scenarios and uncover the truth. 6. Promote awareness of media literacy and apply these skills to daily media consumption. SUPPLIES What exactly is needed for this activity? • PC or laptop to play the game. • Pen/paper PREPARATION What is required for this activity? Ensuring that the PC or laptop has power and Internet access. TIME REQUIRED FOR THE ACTIVITY 20-30 MIN INSTRUCTION You and your child are the ultimate news detectives, on a mission to uncover the truth behind a number of mysterious stories circulating online. Armed with your critical thinking skills and knowledge of media literacy, you navigate through a series of scenarios in which fake news and disinformation are rampant. Together, you will investigate, analyze and debunk these stories to uncover the truth.