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Overview: Equipping the youth of Colorado with the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the information, claims, and sources presented to them through traditional and digital media will empower them to make more informed decisions. The basis for this resource bank was developed by a committee created through HB 21-1103 (PDF) which will include classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, instructional tools for teaching media literacy, and student & parent resources. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource, please email Stephanie Hartman.

Note: If you are unable to access any portion of this resource bank, please contact Stephanie Hartman, 720-498-2084.

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Questions? Please contact Stephanie Hartman with any questions. View the Media Literacy Resource Bank landing page for more information.

Brainpop: Evaluating Online Sources Lesson Plan: Is Everything on the Internet True?

In this online sources lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP resources to learn how to conduct effective Internet research. Students will analyze research on the Internet and explore how they can determine what is not true and what is factual online.