K-12 topic guide
Source Verification
Help students confirm who produced information, when it was published, and what evidence supports the claim.
SaC curriculum fit
SaC modules include Blue-Coded learner handouts with scannable verification checklists and Orange-Coded Navigator's Guides with facilitation scripts for non-experts.
Choose a grade band
K–2
Grades K–2
Use short texts, picture prompts, and guided discussion. Keep vocabulary concrete and revisit the same media literacy habits weekly.
3–5
Grades 3–5
Students can compare two sources and explain a reason for trusting one over another. Pair independent reading with structured group debriefs.
6–8
Grades 6–8
Introduce algorithmic feeds, social proof, and bias framing. Ask students to document evidence before sharing claims.
9–12
Grades 9–12
Expect primary-source comparison, policy context, and rhetorical analysis. Connect skills to college, career, and civic participation.