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Clever and knowledgeable

Description

Activity allowing students to become familiar with various sources of information and to learn to think critically about a range of news sources, especially during an election campaign. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be done at any time using information sources that address local issues.

Objectives

  • Become familiar with different sources of information
  • Learn to apply critical thinking skills

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Features

  • Type: Educational activity
  • Target audiences: Elementary cycle 3 teachers
  • School subjects: English
  • Links with the Québec Education Program (QEP):
    • Subject area : Languages
      • Competency: Reads and listens to written, spoken and media texts
    • Broad area of learning: Media literacy
      • Focus of development: Understanding of the way the media portray reality
    • Cross-curricular competencies: Uses information and exercises critical judgement
  • Themes: Digital literacy, Media, Elections
  • Author: Élections Québec
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