Anyone who has picked up a newspaper or watched cable tv news knows that these sources often lack credibility, especially when it comes to reporting science. The internet is home to conspiracy theories, fake news, and just plain bad science, all of which make it very difficult for students to find accurate, reliable resources for their research papers and lab reports. Fortunately, the good folks at HHMI BioInteractive have produced an activity to help students weed through the trash and find the true, accurate, and credible sources they need.

Evaluating Science in the News is a teaching tool that guides students through exercises to practice reading comprehension and source evaluation by asking a series of questions about a particular science article. Students then need to synthesize answers to these questions and make conclusions about whether or not the article is valid, accurate, and reliable.

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