Fake News

What is the term for intentionally spreading false information under the guise of legitimate news?

• Truthful news

• Fake news

• Real news

• Genuine news

Where do most teens get their news from?

• Social Media

• Newspaper

• Family

• Free to air TV

Is this Keanu Reeves' real TikTok account with 7.4 million followers?

• True

• Fake

Pick the FAKE NEWS Headline

• "BREAKING: Rare Blue Moon Phenomenon: Catch a Glimpse of the Spectacular Lunar Event!"

• "BREAKING: Shocking Study Reveals: You Won't Believe How Much Time People Spend on Their Phones!"

• "BREAKING: Elon Musk Announces Plans to Build a Theme Park on Mars!"

• "BREAKING: "Tesla Becomes the World's Most Valuable Car Company, Surpassing Traditional Industry Giants"

True or Fake?

• Fake

• True

Why is it important to fact-check news and images before sharing?

• To increase follower count and get more likes.

• To promote a personal political agenda

• To become a renowned investigative journalist.

• To prevent the spread of misinformation and to maintain credibility.

When images, photos, and quotes are used out of context to make a biased story appear to be true, this is...

• Propaganda

• Parody

• Spin

• Advertising

What is a reliable source of news?

• A personal blog with a strong opinion

• An article shared on a social media platform by a friend

• A well-known and respected news organization

• An anonymous forum post

True or Fake?

• True

• Fake

What is confirmation bias?

• A news reporting style that presents multiple viewpoints

• A psychological tendency to believe information that confirms one's existing beliefs

• A type of news that is only available through social media

• A way to fact-check news stories quickly