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Module Seven

Cognate:
Information Literacy

Sources of Information

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Examples of objectives covered:

3rd and 4th grade

  1. Describe the main sources of information or means of communication and evaluate their different purposes 
     

  2. Explain what makes a source credible
     

  3. Analyze actual text from sources of information for objectivity and relevant evidence
     

  4. Analyze actual text for relevant information that has been omitted
     

  5. 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

  1. Explain how media can influence behavior, attitudes, and perceptions, and explain the benefits and costs of different media
     

  2. Evaluate the relative reliability of main sources of information
     

  3. Explain misinformation and assess why there may be bias or misinformation in a main source of information
     

  4. Analyze actual text from sources of information for fallacies of logic, bias, or misinformation
     

  5. Discuss one's personal responsibility for the   ethical use of information and sources of information


    ...and more

7th and 8th grade

  1. Evaluate the relative reliability of main sources of information
     

  2. Critically analyze various information sources including news articles, television news reports, advertisements, and social media
     

  3. Understand the concept of target audience and recognize how information is tailored for that audience
     

  4. Analyze actual text from sources of information for objectivity and relevant information
     

  5. Discuss one's personal responsibility for the   ethical use of information and sources of information


    ...and more

9th  and 10th grade

  1. Explain misinformation and assess why there may be bias or misinformation in a main source of information
     

  2. Critically analyze various information sources including news articles, television news reports, advertisements, and social media
     

  3. Understand the concept of target audience and recognize how information is tailored for that audience
     

  4. Use effective strategies to find accurate and reliable information using search engines and databases
     

  5. Properly cite sources and attribute information 


    ...and more

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