Lesson: Intro to Cognitive Bias

Time 50-60 minutes

Goal Identify and explain different types of cognitive bias

Optional infographic: Civics in a Partisan Age

Agenda

1. Do Now

2. Video: Why do human brains love fake news?

3. Recognizing types of bias

   1. Notes (graphic organizer included)

   2. Review Quiz

4. Poster: Examples & Prevention

5. Exit Ticket

Assessments

1. Formative

   1. Do Now

   2. Graphic organizer

   3. Exit Ticket

2. Summative

3. Poster (group)

Sources

• on research by kris traub (chainsawsuit)

• Investigate: Question 2, Activity 2 by Digital Civics Toolkit

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