Evaluating Sources

NASA Kids Website

A government-run site explaining how rockets work.

• Reliable

• Somewhat Reliable

• Not Reliable

Explain the reason for your vote using the CRAAP Test criteria.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Old Science Book (1995)

A dusty library book about the planets.

• Reliable

• Somewhat Reliable

• Not Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If you voted "Not Reliable" or "Somewhat Reliable" choose the CRAAP Test criteria that supports your vote.

• Current

• Relevant

• Accurate

• Authority

• Purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

YouTube Video by "HistoryTime4U"
“The Real Story of the Pyramids”

Animated video with dramatic music and wild theories

• Reliable

• Somewhat Reliable

• Not Reliable

If you voted "Not Reliable" or "Somewhat Reliable" choose the CRAAP Test criteria that supports your vote.

• Current

• Relevant

• Accurate

• Authority

• Purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

National Geographic Kids
“Top 10 Animal Facts”

A fun, photo-filled article with facts about animals

• Reliable

• Somewhat Reliable

• Not Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Explain the reason for your vote using the CRAAP Test criteria.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Blog: "Ava’s Animal Adventures"
“Why I Think Sharks Are Misunderstood”

A personal blog written by a middle school student

• Reliable

• Somewhat Reliable

• Not Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If you voted "Not Reliable" or "Somewhat Reliable" choose the CRAAP Test criteria that supports your vote.

• Current

• Relevant

• Accurate

• Authority

• Purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9