Understanding Science News: Spotting the Real from the Fake

Understanding Science News: Spotting the Real from the Fake

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the GLAD acronym introduced in the video?

To help identify reliable science news

To promote a new scientific journal

To encourage the consumption of yellow foods

To simplify complex scientific theories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you be cautious of headlines that use words like 'cure' or 'breakthrough'?

They are usually written by scientists

They might be exaggerating the scientific findings

They often indicate a well-researched study

They are always published in peer-reviewed journals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if a science news story seems too good to be true?

Investigate further and look for additional studies

Assume it is accurate and reliable

Ignore it completely

Share it immediately on social media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a peer-reviewed journal?

It is available for free online

It is published by a commercial organization

It is evaluated by other scientists before publication

It is written by a single scientist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to consult outside experts when evaluating a science news story?

They can provide a broader context for the study

They are usually more entertaining

They always agree with the original researchers

They can simplify the study for the public