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Trivial Pursuits: Playing with Internet Information: A Lesson in Fact-Checking

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  • Aug 12 2010 4:25 PM

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In this lesson, students reflect on the difference between trivia and other types of information and examine how the Internet has changed how people research and the breadth of knowledge that they can instantly obtain. Students then gather information from Web sites to create and play 'School Jeopardy,' and assess the reliability of web resources. This lesson is found on the New York Times Learning Network.

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    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts

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    Grouping: Heterogeneous; Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Brainstorming; Discussions