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Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will be able to tell what misinformation is and understand that it spreads faster than authentic information. In the first lesson, students will play out a game in which they spread misinformation and reflect on their choices. In the second one, they will learn how to spot misinformation and come up with solutions on how to stop it.
Total Lesson Time: 2 days, 55 minutes each (optional 30 min extension)
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to . . .
- Compare misinformation to not misinformation to describe effects or consequences.
- Evaluate a given list of pieces of information to identify which are likely to be misinformation
- Understand that the rapid spread of misinformation is the result of human behavior
- Propose a solution for decreasing the spread of misinformation.
Vocabulary Introduced: misinformation, disinformation
Pacing:
Day 1:
- The Misinformation Game (20 min)
- Introduction to Misinformation (10 min)
- Recognizing Misinformation Activity (15 min)
- Closing (10 min)
Day 2:
- Introduction & review of Day 1 (20 min)
- Spotting Misinformation Activity (Kahoot or slides) (20 min)
- Closing & Exit Ticket (10 min)
Extension Activity: Spotting and Stopping Misinformation
Planning Guide
Preparation Needed: 20-30 min
Prep Needed for Teaching In-Person:
- Print the Fruit & Veggie Tracker
- Print & cut out 5 message cards per student
- Optional: Have the Kahoot game loaded with the game access code for students to use
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Attribution:
The original activity “Misinformation Game” was created as part of the “Data Privacy Curriculum” by Stephanie Nguyen and Daniella DiPaola from the MIT Media Lab Personal Robots Group. This version of the Misinformation Game was developed by Daniella DiPaola and Safinah Ali for the MIT STEP Lab’s Developing AI Literacy (DAILy) curriculum. See more at Developing Middle School Students’ AI Literacy. The unplugged version of the “Misinformation Game” activity was developed for DAILy 2.0 by Beatriz Perret and Kate Moore.