Subjects
Grades
Brief Description
Students read ten reasons for exploring space and attempt to prove or
disprove their validity.
Objectives
Students practice evaluating the validity and reliability of online information.
Keywords
Web literacy, space, media literacy
Materials Needed
Online or print version of Top Ten Reasons for Going Into Space; additional online or print resources about space
Lesson Plan
- Organize students into small groups and have each group read the Top Ten Reasons for Going Into Space.
- Ask students in each group to explore other print and/or online resources to find one fact that proves or disproves each reason listed.
- Invite a volunteer from each group to report the findings to the class.
- Encourage students to compile a list titled Top Ten Reasons for Learning About Space.'
Assessment
Evaluate students on their ability to accurately prove or disprove the
validity of the online statements.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Linda Starr
National Standards
Science:
NS.5-8.1
NS.9-12.1
NS.9-12.6
Language Arts
:
NL-ENG.K-12.3
NL-ENG.K-12.7
NL-ENG.K-12.8
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Originally published 11/27/2000
Last updated 11/15/2007
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