Fueling Facts, Busting Myths

These resources are part of the Combatting Misinformation Education Resources, created in collaboration with Boundless Earth.

This English unit for Years 5 & 6, Fueling Facts, Busting Myths, has been designed to

• build essential media literacy skills by teaching students to identify misinformation, disinformation and bias in online content
• develop critical thinking abilities that help students distinguish between facts and opinions, particularly around clean energy debates
• explore persuasive techniques and language used in media texts, supporting students to become more discerning readers and viewers
• engage students in collaborative fact-checking activities, empowering them to assess the credibility of digital content effectively
• create informative digital content, guiding students to produce and share accurate, evidence-based videos on clean energy with their communities.

Through real-world examples and creative tasks, students will gain confidence in navigating digital media, enabling them to participate in informed discussions about sustainability and clean energy.

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Cool.org thanks our philanthropic funder, Boundless Earth for its generous contributions and collaboration in creating these resources.