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    The document provides guidance on how to evaluate internet sources and determine their credibility. It outlines key factors to consider, such as whether the source is published by experts, the type of website domain (.edu, .org, .gov), whether the information is current and relevant, and whether the source is unbiased. Students are instructed to work in groups and use a provided checklist to evaluate sample webpages, drawing a conclusion on whether each source can be trusted and the reasons for their determination. The document emphasizes the importance of thinking critically about online information and not always relying on the first results from a search engine.

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    The document provides guidance on how to evaluate internet sources and determine their credibility. It outlines key factors to consider, such as whether the source is published by experts, the type of website domain (.edu, .org, .gov), whether the information is current and relevant, and whether the source is unbiased. Students are instructed to work in groups and use a provided checklist to evaluate sample webpages, drawing a conclusion on whether each source can be trusted and the reasons for their determination. The document emphasizes the importance of thinking critically about online information and not always relying on the first results from a search engine.

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    Evaluating

    Internet
    Sources
    Learning Targets
    I can evaluate an online source to determine its
    credibility.

    I can create a checklist to help others evaluate


    online sources.

    2
    Waterfall Chat

    Why is it important to think critically


    when you read information online?

    3
    Internet Sources

    - Sources are where we get our information.


    - Some sources are more reliable than others.
    - During your research, it is important you think
    critically about the information you are reading to
    make sure you use factual, accurate information in
    your research report!

    4
    Evaluating Internet Sources

    - Is the source published by experts?


    - If it is a website, is it trustworthy?
    - .edu - educational website, such as a college
    - .org - nonprofit organization website
    - .gov - government website
    - Does the article have a purpose?
    - Is the source current? Tip: Don’t always go with
    - Is the source relevant? the first website that
    pops up on Google!
    - Is the source unbiased?
    5
    Let’s Evaluate!

    - Your group will be given a webpage and a guided


    Google Doc.
    - Explore the webpage with your group, and answer the
    questions in the Google Doc
    - Draw a conclusion - Can this source be trusted?
    Support your answer with 3 reasons!

    6
    Group Roles

    - Navigator: share your screen, click on the website,


    and control the movement as your whole group reads
    and observes.
    - Recorder: type the answers to each question on the
    Google Doc, based on your group’s answers.
    - Presenter: share your final conclusion and evidence
    with the class at the end!
    - Facilitator: keep an eye on the clock and keep your
    group on-task with reminders, if necessary
    7
    Let’s Evaluate!

    - Your group will be given a webpage and a guided


    Google Doc.
    - Explore the webpage with your group, and answer the
    questions in the Google Doc
    - Draw a conclusion - Can this source be trusted?
    Support your answer with 3 reasons!

    8
    Present Your Findings

    9
    Closing: Waterfall Chat

    Share one thing you learned in today’s lesson.

    Share one thing you saw that surprised you.

    Share one question you still have.

    10
    Sources

    - Burmese Mountain Dog: http://descy.50megs.com/akcj3/bmd.html


    - Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: https://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/
    - Gharial: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/gharial
    - Rennets: https://savingtherennets.weebly.com/index.html
    - Jaguarundi: https://wildcatconservation.org/wild-cats/south-america/jaguarundi/
    - Markhor: https://www.oneearth.org/species-of-the-week-markhor/

    11

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