Digital Literacy Task Cards – Theme 3: Evaluating Sources

Help your students become critical thinkers online with this set of Digital Literacy Task Cards focusing on Evaluating Sources!

Designed for (Ages 7–16)

• Perfect for centers, independent work, partner activities, or class discussions
• Aligned with key digital literacy skills: assessing website reliability, author trustworthiness, bias, and source cross-checking.

What’s Inside:

• 10 interactive, discussion-friendly task cards
• Real-world scenarios to help students spot unreliable or biased sources
• Kid-friendly language and prompts ideal for independent work or group tasks
• “Research – Discuss – Present” prompts to promote collaboration and critical thinking

Why Use Digital Literacy Task Cards?

• Foster critical thinking and evaluative skills
• Promote safe and effective online research
• Support collaborative learning and lively discussion
• Integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum or literacy blocks

Theme 3: Evaluating Sources – Topics Covered

• What makes a good source?
• Checking author trustworthiness
• Spotting bias in articles
• Fact vs. opinion
• Source showdown (comparing two sources)
• Cross-checking information
• Real vs. fake reviews
• “Too good to be true” stories

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!