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Daily News Lesson February 16 2023

Top stories: Ohio residents frustrated after toxin exposure + News wrap 2/17/23 + Student video
In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill
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Lesson Plan February 15 2023

Be MediaWise lesson 13: ChatGPT—separating fact from fiction in a new era of artificial intelligence

Learn how ChatGPT works, why it could be effective at spreading misinformation, and how to identify content created by artificial intelligence
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Daily News Lesson February 13 2023

Moment of Truth: How online conspiracy theories led to this man’s mental health crisis
Hear from student reporters about one man who found a way to move on from conspiracy theories
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Lesson Plan February 07 2023

Be MediaWise lesson 7: How to evaluate scientific claims shared online

Learn how to recognize when your social media feeds become an echo chamber and how to identify and evaluate claims based on science
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Lesson Plan February 01 2023

Be MediaWise lesson 8: How to make sure Wikipedia sources are legit

Learn how to use Wikipedia responsively and how to recognize misinformation
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Daily News Lesson January 28 2023

Memphis pastor criticizes media's handling of Tyre Nichols video ahead of protests
Discuss the ways the media and community members in Memphis have reacted to video of the death o Tyre Nichols
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Lesson Plan January 26 2023

Media literacy lesson: How to fact-check the "fact" pages on Instagram

Learn to spot identify Instagram "fact" pages that actually spread misinformation
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Daily News Lesson January 22 2023

Top stories: Ozone layer recovers + News wrap 1/23/23 + Student video
Learn about a success story in global environmental action
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Daily News Lesson January 19 2023

Top stories! Helping refugees + News wrap 1/20/23 + Student video
Learn about a program that allows U.S. citizens to help support refugees
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Daily News Lesson January 17 2023

Top stories! China population decline + News wrap 1/18/23 + Student video
Discuss why a decreasing population in China could have ripple effects around the world
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