Verb Jam
Verb Jam
Real world challenges for young problem solvers.
 
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on it’s shoes.”
— Mark Twain (or maybe not)

1.5

Billion Fake facebook accounts

1.5 billion fake facebook accounts were discovered last year. That’s just over 66% of all accounts.

 

70%

More likely to share

False information is 70% more likely to be shared on social media.

 
 

2/3

reviews are fake

Two-thirds of Amazon reviews for
bluetooth speakers are fraudulent.

Discuss

  • Have you or someone you know fallen for or shared false or inaccurate news of some kind?

  • Why do people create and share false stories or information?

  • How are false news stories shared?

  • What effects can false stories have?

  • Which places do you go first when you want more information on breaking news?

  • Which sites or outlets do you trust the least?

  • Why does it matter if we can’t tell real news from false news?

  • How do we explain the difference between facts and opinions?

 
 
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Collaborative Discussions

Resources and ideas to improve your lessons.

Teacher Tips

Team up

 
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Team Leader

Never lose sight of the goal.

Job Description
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Production Manager

Stay on task and on time.

Job Description
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Comms Leader

Look for the story and tell it.

Job Description
 
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Problem Solver

Keep the peace.

Job Description
 
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Material Master

Use your resources wisely.

Job Description
 
 
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FORMING GREAT TEAMS

Resources and ideas to help form collaborative student teams.

Teacher Tips

Choose a challenge

 
 
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Game design Challenge

Design a game to teach others critical thinking when analyzing information online

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Awareness Challenge

Create a campaign to build awareness in your community about the importance of critical thinking when viewing information online

 
 

Research

Here are some suggested links to get you started

 
 
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The Problem

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Good Viewing

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Current Solutions