Evaluating Accuracy, Relevancy, and Fact vs. Fiction in Sources

Media Literacy, Research, and Digital Citizenship

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Apply verification strategies to test whether information is factual, relevant to the inquiry question, and supported by credible evidence.

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Media Literacy, Research, and Digital Citizenship

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

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Evaluate source reliability, distinguish between media formats, conduct responsible online inquiry, and design digital presentations on social studies topics.

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SS5.6.2Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify validity of information (e.g., accuracy, relevancy, fact, or fiction).