Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Confronting Confirmation Bias

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Students will define confirmation bias, motivated reasoning, and examine accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance in sources.  Through articles and an opportunity to research one side of a debate, students will consider how confirmation bias and motivated reasoning shape the way we respond to evidence presented in news and opinion pieces.

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    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.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.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.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.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.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

    DLCS18.HS.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.HS.R3

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • not all information found online is valid.
    • some information is shared online to promote an agenda.
    • all information has a purpose.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • assess the validity of digital content.
    • identify the purpose of digital content.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • not all information available digitally is accurate, valid, and/or unbiased.
    • some users/groups misrepresent information in an effort to skew perceptions.
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    Resource Provider

    Newseum
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