Conspiracy Theories
INTRODUCTION:
You will research conspiracy theories in order to synthesize new information into a presentation.
You will research conspiracy theories in order to synthesize new information into a presentation.
QUESTION:
How will we separate fact from fiction?
What is a conspiracy theory?
How will we separate fact from fiction?
What is a conspiracy theory?
Day 2
Using a paper copy of Opposing Viewpoint's Conspiracy Theories, we'll read and discuss content in the text to help us to consider rationale for the conspiracy theory that we will talk about. Rationale is the motivation behind the message - who is the target audience? what is the purpose of the message? who is the author? Is the conspiracy theory to entertain, persuade, inform? Does it connect with a nefarious purpose? Is there a secret society involved? How will you present your conspiracy theory to address pros and cons?
Day 1
Check the facts (see the buttons next to the questions above) and respond.
How were you able to find information about how science was taught in schools?
Click the speech bubble under the question below to share up to three (3) answers.
Click the speech bubble under the question below to share up to three (3) answers.
This is your quest:
Learning Resources:
View: Login to BCPS One to view a short video about Dr. Samuel Mudd, one story within the Lincoln Assassination conspiracy theories.
Review: A note-taking example and the Samuel Mudd PowerPoint
Cite: When doing research don't forget to acknowledge where the information came from. You can use EasyBib at BCPS One Instructional Tools:
Review: A note-taking example and the Samuel Mudd PowerPoint
Cite: When doing research don't forget to acknowledge where the information came from. You can use EasyBib at BCPS One Instructional Tools:
Have a look at some conspiracy theories.
Select a topic in order to put together varying ideas and information into a clear presentation.
Select your topic:
Add to the padlet to add your topic and name.
Check with Ms. Blama if your topic is already selected by someone else.
Organize:
Use Word or Powerpoint program, AVID notetaker, one pager, or another type.
Evaluate content:
Sources/information:
Factcheck.org or Snopes.com
Consider authority, audience, message purpose:
Fake news
Information fluency
Save and Backup work:
Use OneDrive to save work, print research you may want to read offline, build presentation in Sway or PowerPoint or other presentation tool.
For image considerations:
Look for rights and permissions.
Assessment rubric: Presentation rubric
Select your topic:
Add to the padlet to add your topic and name.
Check with Ms. Blama if your topic is already selected by someone else.
Organize:
Use Word or Powerpoint program, AVID notetaker, one pager, or another type.
Evaluate content:
Sources/information:
Factcheck.org or Snopes.com
Consider authority, audience, message purpose:
Fake news
Information fluency
Save and Backup work:
Use OneDrive to save work, print research you may want to read offline, build presentation in Sway or PowerPoint or other presentation tool.
For image considerations:
Look for rights and permissions.
Assessment rubric: Presentation rubric
Teacher notes
Conspiracy Theories at Opposing Viewpoints. Login to BCPS ONE / Digital Content or upload .pdf Opposing Viewpoints - Conspiracy theories
Lesson: Conspiracy theories