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Bias

Bias

Assessment

Presentation

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ETS1-3

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Kyle Besecker

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18 Slides • 6 Questions

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Bias

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Open Ended

Predict, what does bias mean to you?

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Open Ended

Why do you click on articles or news stories from social media?

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Poll

A social media post includes a picture of a scientist shaking hands with a businessman who has been convicted of fraud. The headline says the scientist was bribed by the businessman to fake evidence that the businessman’s product worked better than it really did. There is no information about the photo.

Most Likely Biased

Maybe Biased

Not Biased

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Open Ended

Justify, why did you select that position?

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Poll

You see this headline on a website: “SHOCKING new proof that NASA LIED about moon landing!!” The website URL is www.sciencetruth.com.co

Most Likely Biased

Maybe Biased

Not Biased

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Poll

You read an article on NBC’s website that says weather scientists have discovered an error in how ocean temperatures are measured for experiments on climate change. The article contains links to the NOAA and National Weather Service websites where the same problems are reported.

Most Likely Biased

Maybe Biased

Not Biased

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