Research Guides: Post-Truth and Fake News: Teaching Resources

Teaching Materials

Course Packs - Digital Resource Center, Center for News Literacy
Developed by the Center for News Literacy at Stony Brook University. 14 downloadable lessons.
False, Misleading, Clickbait-y, and/or Satirical "News" Sources
List developed by Melissa Zimdars, Merrimack College
Lesson Plan: How to Teach Students About Fake News - PBS
Geared towards a high school audience, but good introductory examples of media literacy.
Evaluating Sources in a "Post-Truth" World: Ideas for Teaching and Learning About Fake News
Practical activities and discussion questions from the New York Times.
Calling Bullshit
Syllabus developed by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West at the University of Washington. Includes content on fake news.
Position Statement on Media Literacy
National Council for the Social Studies - you can use their "Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Media Messages" with students.