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Conspiracy Theories About COVID-19: Who’s Selling? Who’s Buying?



In this media literacy activity students analyze media documents that allege conspiracies related to the coronavirus. Students then analyze media messages for credibility and reflect on their own biases in interpreting conspiracy theories.



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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Health, Psychology, Journalism, Consumer Education, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School, College

Media Type(s)

Magazine, News - Print, Social Media, Webpage

Author(s)

Sox Sperry

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Speaking and Listening (SL)