Lesson Plan: Distinguishing Between Reliable and Unreliable Science Sources

Assessment · Grade 5 · Science

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• 5

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• Name: Warm-up
• Minutes: 5
• Purpose: Activate students' prior knowledge about what makes information trustworthy before introducing formal credibility indicators for science sources.
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• Q1. Look at the source card on your desk. Write whether it is reliable or unreliable and name TWO specific credibility indicators that support your decision. Use evidence from the source.

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