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Is Social Media a Trustworthy News Outlet? Lesson PlanIs Social Media a Trustworthy News Outlet? Lesson Plan
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Is Social Media a Trustworthy News Outlet?

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Examine the role of social media in social and political uprisings. Pupils listen to NPR audio clips about social media and the Arab Spring and read an article that proposes the idea that revolution will not happen through social media. Class members evaluate these materials individually and in small groups and make their own opinions concerning the role and trustworthiness of social media. Further resources are included.

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evaluating sources

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Social Media, assess sources, assess credibility, credible sources, npr, arab spring, english language arts
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Grade
7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Audio

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