Classroom Resource

Bias and Reliability

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

3, 4, 5, 6

Overview

The internet contains a wealth of information. This information can be used to learn about new things or to verify facts. However, much of the information on the internet is either biased in some way or incorrect.

Information that is biased or incorrect loses its value. When information has no value, it is of no use to us. We need to be able to distinguish between information that is valuable (of use to us) and that which is not.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

DLCS18.3.R3

Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.3.R3

Vocabulary

  • validity
  • read a web address
  • publisher
  • domain name
  • extension

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to read a web address to validate authenticity.
  • locate the publisher of a website.
  • use context cues to define the purpose of digital content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • read the domain name and extension of a web address to identify type of digital content.
  • identify the publisher of a website.
  • use context cues to define the purpsoe of digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • anyone can create digital content.
  • digital content may or may not be true.
  • every digital content has an author.
  • digital content has a purpose.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 4

DLCS18.4.R3

Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.4.R3

Vocabulary

  • validity
  • read a website
  • domain name
  • extension
  • publisher
  • external links

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to read a web address to validate authenticity.
  • how locate the publisher of a website.
  • context cues can be used to define the purpose of digital content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • read the domain name and extension of a web address to identify type of digital content.
  • identify the publisher of a website.
  • use context cues to define the purpose of digital content.
  • determine who links to the digital resource.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • a web address gives information about the creator or purpose.
  • every website has a publisher or author.
  • context cues can be used to identify the purpose.
  • external links show others that link to the digital content.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.R3

Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.5.R3

Vocabulary

  • validity
  • read a web address
  • publisher
  • domain name
  • extension
  • external links
  • history of a website

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to read a web address to validate authenticity.
  • locate the publisher of a website.
  • use context cues to define the purpose of digital content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • read the domain name and extension of a web address to identify type of digital content.
  • identify the publisher of a website.
  • use context cues to define the purpsoe of digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • anyone can create digital content.
  • digital content may or may not be true.
  • every digital content has an author.
  • digital content has a purpose.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.R3

Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.R3

Vocabulary

  • validity

Knowledge

Students know:
  • not all information shared is valid; some information is skewed to sway readers' opinions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • research information to confirm whether the given information is true and unbiased.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • individuals and/or groups can manipulate information to meet an agenda.
  • it is important to verify information.
Link to Resource
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z2g2mp3/revision/1

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

BBC
Accessibility

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/terms/

Approved Date

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