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Lesson Plan1:20
TED-Ed

Lessons from Auschwitz: The Power of Our Words

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Some words are best left unspoken.  Words matter, according to Benjamin Zander, conductor, teacher, and lecturer. To illustrate his point, Zander recounts a story told to him by a survivor of Auschwitz. As a result of her experience this...
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Instructional Video5:20
TED-Ed

The Controversial Origins of the Encyclopedia

For Students 7th - 12th
Google, Wolfram/Alpha, Fact Monster? Kids may be familiar with these names, but have they heard of one of the original search tools? Here's a video that details one of the first encyclopedias and the controversies surrounding it.
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Instructional Video5:00
TED-Ed

Can You Spot the Problem with These Headlines? (Level 1)

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
What's the story behind the headlines for scientifically researched products? Viewers of a short video identify the fallacies in headlines designed to lure the unwary.
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Instructional Video5:37
TED-Ed

This One Weird Trick Will Help You Spot Clickbait

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Here's a resource that will save you tons of money! Viewers learn how to spot clickbait by watching a short video that model how to assess a headline's credibility.
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Instructional Video1:09
PBS

Identifying "Fake" News

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What is fake news, and how can people identify it? Viewers discover media literacy tips and learn how to spot stories dubbed as fake news. They learn how looking for unusual URLs, digging deeper, and cross-checking helps them find...
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Instructional Video4:17
TED-Ed

The Evolution of the Book

For Students 4th - 8th
Paper, ink, covers, and spines. Ah, the book. Introduce your readers to the history of bookmaking with this short, animated video.

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