Lesson Plan
Fact Check Detective Lesson Plan
Students will learn to verify facts by cross-checking information in multiple sources and record their findings in a structured worksheet.
Cross-checking builds critical thinking, combats misinformation, and fosters independent research skills essential for academic success and informed citizenship.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Fact Check Detective
What Is Fact-Checking?
Demonstration: Cross-Checking
Guided Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Next Steps & Tips
Worksheet
Reading
