Making a Fact-Checking Video
Have students navigate to the student chapter Fact-Checking Video and go through it with the class.
Explain that they will find a claim that they are not sure is true and fact-check it using the four steps you reviewed in class. They will then make a fact-checking video using the Digital Story Maker that will show the claim, the steps they took to verify it, and their final verdict.
Note: Students’ use of screenshots or screen captures is considered Fair Dealing under the Copyright Act because it is being done for critical and educational purposes. For more information, see the article Fair Dealing for Media Education.
In case students have difficulty finding a claim to verify, you may want to consult these websites ahead of time to find examples:
Do not tell students whether the claim is true or false. Do not send students directly to these sites, as some contain inappropriate content.
Encourage students to visit the Teen Fact-Checking Network website to see other examples of fact-checking videos.