Grade 5 · Technology · Lesson 13

Bias Checks & Fact Checking

The internet is full of information — but not all of it is true. Some posts are facts, some are opinions, and some are simply wrong. A smart digital citizen pauses, checks, and confirms before believing or sharing what they read.

What this lesson teaches

1Tell the difference between a fact and an opinion
2Spot common signs of bias in online content
3Verify a claim by cross-checking trusted sources
4Choose the right verification step for different kinds of claims

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