Digital Literacy Task Cards – Theme 2: Recognizing Fake News

Empower your students to be smart and safe online with this set of Digital Literacy Task Cards focused on Recognizing Fake News!

Perfect for class discussions, group work, or independent reflection
Develops essential critical thinking and digital literacy skills

What’s Inside:

• 10 engaging, discussion-friendly task cards
• Real-world scenarios that challenge students to think critically about fake news, clickbait, and online information
• Kid-friendly language and prompts ideal for independent or group work

Why Use Digital Literacy Task Cards?

Encourage critical thinking and fact-checking skills
Promote safe and responsible use of online information
Support collaborative learning and discussion
Integrate easily into your existing curriculum

Theme 2: Recognizing Fake News – Topics Covered

• What fake news is and why people spread it
• Identifying clickbait
• Fact vs. opinion
• Evaluating headlines and images
• Checking the source and website credibility
• What to do if you spot fake news

Explore the Complete Digital Literacy Unit:

This set is part of a 14-theme Digital Literacy Resource that covers all the essential online skills for junior high school learners:

• Searching Online – Safe, effective searches with search engines and keywords.
• Recognizing Fake News – Spotting misleading headlines and images, and practicing fact-checking.
• Evaluating Sources – Checking trustworthiness, bias, and reliability.
• Plagiarism & Copyright – Understanding plagiarism, copyright, and fair use.
• Understanding AI Tools – Introduction to AI and ethical usage.
• Online Gaming – Safe play, privacy, and screen time balance.
• My Own Device – Device safety, passwords, and privacy settings.
• Socializing Online – Kindness, respectful communication, and digital footprints.
• What Teens Would Tell Their Younger Selves – Learning from older students’ experiences.
• Internet of Opportunities – Using the internet for learning and creativity.
• Media Balance & Screen Time – Managing screen time and healthy habits.
• Sharing Selfies, Photos, and Media – Privacy, consent, and safe sharing.
• Saving and Retrieving Files – File organization, tags, and backups.
• Online Accounts, Social Media Rules, Policies, and Age Appropriateness – Age limits, privacy, and safe account use.

Teacher Tip: Use to spark discussions, group projects, or individual reflections. Combine with quizzes, digital literacy journals, and extension activities to create a complete learning experience!