Misinformation’s Impact on Energy Decisions

PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceHuman EndeavourEnvironmentalEnergy

Lesson Summary

Students will use thinking routines and collaboratively search the web to identify truths, myths, disinformation, and misinformation about renewable energy. Using facts gathered from their research, they will use their creative thinking skills to create a social media prototype debunking a common myth.

Learning intentions

Students will:

analyse concerns about renewable energy sources
create resources to address misinformation and disinformation.

Success criteria

Students can:

sort concerns into truth, misinformation and disinformation
design a social media post to educate others about clean energy.

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Misinformation’s Impact on Energy Decisions

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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