📚 Topic Summary
Imagine you're a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you're checking if websites are telling the truth! Unplugged activities for evaluating website sources mean you learn to judge websites without using a computer. You'll learn important clues to look for like who wrote the website, when it was written, and why it was written. This helps you decide if the website is giving you accurate information or trying to trick you!
These activities focus on understanding concepts like bias, authority, and currency without the distractions of the internet. It's all about sharpening your critical thinking skills so you can be a responsible digital citizen. By learning these skills now, you'll be able to spot fake news and find trustworthy sources no matter what website you visit.
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term to its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Bias |
A. How up-to-date the information is. |
| 2. Authority |
B. A strong feeling for or against something; prejudice. |
| 3. Currency |
C. The purpose or reason a website was created. |
| 4. Purpose |
D. How reliable and trustworthy the source is. |
| 5. Relevance |
E. How closely connected or appropriate something is to what's being done or considered. |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C, 5-E)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
A website's _______ tells you who created it and if they are an expert. The _______ of the information is important to make sure it's not outdated. Look for evidence of _______, which means the website might be unfairly in favor of one side. The _______ of a website explains why it was created; is it to inform, persuade, or sell something?
(Answers: authority, currency, bias, purpose)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you find a website about the history of video games. What are three things you would check to make sure the website is giving you reliable information?