Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and biases that occur in electronic information sources.

I Can Statements
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

*I can identify strategies for determining if a source is reliable, accurate, relevant, and appropriate.

*I can cross-reference sources to determine the completeness of information.
*I can evaluate sources for potential bias.

*I can select reliable sources to complete tasks and inform my work.
Standalone Activities
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
  • Reality River (Be Internet Awesome) - Students learn how to discern between what is real and what is fake online.
  • Finding Credible News (Common Sense Media) - Students evaluate information online for credibility and bias.
Interdisciplinary Connections
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

MATH
*Use appropriate tools strategically (PS.5)
*Attend to precision (PS.6)

SCIENCE
*Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (SEPS 6)
*Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (SEPS 8)

MATH
*Use appropriate tools strategically (PS.5)
*Attend to precision (PS.6)

SCIENCE
*Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (SEPS 6)
*Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (SEPS 8)

MATH
*Use appropriate tools strategically (PS.5)
*Attend to precision (PS.6)

SCIENCE
*Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (SEPS 6)
*Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (SEPS 8)
Looking Back Looking Ahead

* Practice responsible digital citizenship (legal and ethical behaviors) in the use of
Technology. (K-2.IC.1)

* Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and biases that occur in electronic information sources. (6-8.IC.3)
Academic Vocabulary

Reliable
Relevant
Bias

 

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