Evaluating Sources Science 6

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term "credible" as described in the previous slide?

• Trustworthy information from an expert

• Showing favoritism

• Unfair preference

• Factual information from any source

Multiple Choice

What does the man in the video claim about roundabouts?

• They cause tornadoes

• They prevent accidents

• They are a traffic hazard

• They are beneficial for traffic flow

Open Ended

Is this credible?

Multiple Choice

What does NOAA stand for?

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• National Ocean and Atmospheric Agency

• National Organization for Atmospheric Administration

• National Office of Atmospheric Administration

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

• A primary source is a firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets that account.

• A primary source is always a document, while a secondary source is always a person.

• A primary source is less reliable than a secondary source.

• A primary source is a summary of events, while a secondary source is a detailed report.

Multiple Choice

What does the acronym C.A.R.P. stand for in evaluating information?

• Current, Authority, Reliability, Purpose

• Credibility, Authority, Relevance, Purpose

• Current, Accuracy, Reliability, Purpose

• Current, Authority, Relevance, Purpose

Multiple Select

What are the four steps to check a website according to the image?

• Find the date

• Look for the author

• Check for facts and sources

• Think about the purpose

Multiple Choice

What does the .gov domain signify?

• Company

• Non-Profit Organization

• Government Agency

• Educational Institution

Multiple Choice

What type of organization is represented by the .org domain?

• Company

• Non-Profit Organization

• Government Agency

• Educational Institution

Multiple Choice

What does the .com domain represent?

• Company

• Organization

• Government Agency

• Non-Profit

Open Ended

How can you tell if a website is trying to persuade or sell you something?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to check the author's credentials when evaluating a source?

• To ensure the source is entertaining

• To determine the author's expertise on the topic

• To find out if the author has a nice profile picture

• To see how many followers the author has

Open Ended

What do you look for when considering if a website is credible?

Multiple Select

What questions should you consider when evaluating the reliability of a source?

• Is it recent?

• Is the author an expert on the topic?

• Is it reliable? What do other sources say about growing spaghetti?

• Why did they make this content (what do they want me to do)?

Open Ended

Is it reliable? What do other sources say about growing spaghetti?

Multiple Choice

What incident is discussed in the video created by Jennifer Verduin for TedEd?

• A historical event

• A scientific discovery

• A personal story

• A fictional tale

Multiple Choice

How can cross-checking information across multiple sources improve reliability?

• It ensures the information is more entertaining

• It confirms the consistency and accuracy of the information

• It increases the number of advertisements

• It makes the information more colorful and visually appealing

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the video created by KING 5 Seattle?

• The Spooner family's farming history

• The history of Seattle

• The importance of farming

• The impact of technology on farming

Multiple Select

(Check two!) To check if a source is current you need to ...

• find a date in the article.

• Decide whether the information has changed since the source was published.

• See if there are pictures.

• See who is the author.

Multiple Choice

What does the CARP method help you find?

• Trustworthy information

• Credible sources

• Inaccurate data

• Outdated information

Multiple Choice

If you were researching healthy foods, your social studies teacher would be a credible source.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT a credible source for scientific research?

• wikipedia

• A government report

• A science magazine

• A personal blog

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a credible source for historical research?

• A historical fiction novel

• A peer-reviewed history journal

• A personal diary

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident