cc_Social Studies_Grade 6_Ask questions, corroborate inferences, and draw conclusions about the content and origins of a variety of sources, including mass media (evidence)

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Subject
Social Studies
Grade
Grade 6
Curricular Competency
Ask questions, corroborate inferences, and draw conclusions about the content and origins of a variety of sources, including mass media (evidence)
Elaboration
  • Sample activities:
    • Compare a range of points of view on a problem or issue
    • Compare and contrast media coverage of a controversial issue (e.g., climate change, resource management)
    • With peer and teacher support, determine criteria for evaluating information sources for credibility and reliability (e.g., context, authentic voice, source, objectivity, evidence, authorship)
    • Apply criteria to evaluate selected sources for credibility and reliability
    • Distinguish between primary sources and secondary sources
keywords
Ask questions, corroborate inferences, and draw conclusions about the content and origins of a variety of sources, including mass media