Knowledge/Skill Building

🧭 Source Credibility Mini-Lesson

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise WHII.T5.4 USII.T3.10 WHII.T5.5 WHII.T5.8 Submission Required

Students examine a short set of contrasting materials on China, North Korea, and Cuba, including a textbook excerpt, a propaganda image, a news article, and Freedom House or similar data. The class practices checking origin, purpose, audience, and corroboration, then sorts evidence into 'strong for causes,' 'strong for current conditions,' and 'needs verification.' Students record 3 credibility moves they will use in their investigation notebook.

Plan day
Day 2
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps