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Science in Media Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: August 26, 2022
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In this lesson, students analyze how misinformation about climate change spreads in different forms of media.

 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students analyze a Google Image search of scientists and discuss true/false statements about the nature of science.

 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students work in groups using provided resources to answer the question, “Why are some people climate change skeptics?”

 

Step 3 - Inspire: Students select and analyze a piece of media for the accuracy of its climate science and discuss the effect on its audience.

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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Aug 26, 2022

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