The Truth is Out There: Misinformation, Alternative Facts, and Fake News: Resources for Instructors

With the help of NewsHour Extra, students will explore the problems with fake news and gain confidence exploring the media that they come across every day. This lesson gives students media literacy skills they need to navigate the media, including how to spot fake news.

How can we help young people think critically about real news in an era of “fake news”? What is the impact of social media on how traditional media sources report the news? What is the role of journalism in a democratic society—and how is journalism changing?

11 lessons plus videos exploring bias, verifying breaking news, social media, the free press, and more.

Divided into two sections — The Problems and The Possible Solutions — it offers practical activities and questions throughout.