Busting Conspiracy Theories
12/18/2024 | 1m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn what lateral reading is and use it to fact-check claims and uncover the truth.
A girl falls for a wild conspiracy theory, but her sister steps in to teach her about lateral reading — checking multiple reputable sources to verify information. This engaging video shows kids how to spot fake news and debunk misinformation while encouraging thoughtful research habits.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Busting Conspiracy Theories
12/18/2024 | 1m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
A girl falls for a wild conspiracy theory, but her sister steps in to teach her about lateral reading — checking multiple reputable sources to verify information. This engaging video shows kids how to spot fake news and debunk misinformation while encouraging thoughtful research habits.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] Welcome back to Beyond the Veil.
Here's the scoop.
Hidden among us, these space cowboys are slipping microchips into our cattle.
But hold your horses.
These ain't your granddaddy's microchips.
- Hey sis, did you know that there are microchips in our cattle?
Oh, man, maybe we should stop eating hamburgers.
- That cannot be right.
Lemme look it up.
Remember, if you're ever unsure about something, you can always use lateral reading to do some research.
I'll show you how.
- Lateral reading?
- Lateral reading is when you look up the same piece of information from different sources, especially reputable and reliable ones.
(person typing) See, there's nothing on the internet that supports this claim.
Look, it's also been debunked by several fact checking websites like Snopes and Teen Fact Checking Network.
(gentle music) Whew!
- [Both] Nah.
- [Narrator 2] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.