
Module Seven
Cognate:
Information Literacy
Sources of Information


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Examples of objectives covered:
3rd and 4th grade
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Describe the main sources of information or means of communication and evaluate their different purposes
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Explain what makes a source credible
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Analyze actual text from sources of information for objectivity and relevant evidence
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Analyze actual text for relevant information that has been omitted
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Learn to ask questions about content: who created it, what is the purpose, and what message is being conveyed
...and more
5th and 6th grade
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Explain how media can influence behavior, attitudes, and perceptions, and explain the benefits and costs of different media
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Evaluate the relative reliability of main sources of information
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Explain misinformation and assess why there may be bias or misinformation in a main source of information
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Analyze actual text from sources of information for fallacies of logic, bias, or misinformation
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Discuss one's personal responsibility for the ethical use of information and sources of information
...and more
7th and 8th grade
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Evaluate the relative reliability of main sources of information
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Critically analyze various information sources including news articles, television news reports, advertisements, and social media
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Understand the concept of target audience and recognize how information is tailored for that audience
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Analyze actual text from sources of information for objectivity and relevant information
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Discuss one's personal responsibility for the ethical use of information and sources of information
...and more
9th and 10th grade
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Explain misinformation and assess why there may be bias or misinformation in a main source of information
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Critically analyze various information sources including news articles, television news reports, advertisements, and social media
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Understand the concept of target audience and recognize how information is tailored for that audience
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Use effective strategies to find accurate and reliable information using search engines and databases
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Properly cite sources and attribute information
...and more