Do you trust everything you read on the internet?
You better say, "NO!"
There are thousands of websites that contain inaccurate, biased and just plain stupid information.
TASK
In this project you are going to learn how to tell if a web site is trustworthy or just a waste of time.
PROCESS:
1. Create a short report about the websites listed below. Every person in your group will write their own report but you should share your ideas with each other.
2. As a group, create a list of “Trust Tests.”
Use the following list of websites for your report:
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How do you know which site is the official Mankato, Minn., home page?
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Which one is the real website of the World Trade Organization?
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How many people live in Ruritania?
EVALUATION:
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Value
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Component
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1. __
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Report
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I visited all the sites and determined which ones were untrustworthy.
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2. __
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Group work
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We worked as a team and helped each other determine the “Trust Tests”.
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“Trust Tests”
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I helped create a fairly comprehensive list of tests that I will use in the future.
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Group Discussion
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I shared my ideas with the rest of the class and added to my list of “Trust Tests”.
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Future Assignments
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In future assignments, I will use the “Trust Tests” to determine reliable internet sources.
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CONCLUSION:
Discuss the “Trust Tests” with the rest of your class. Can you add to your list?
