6th+Grade+Website+Evaluation

= = flat =Questions to Consider:= Who can create a website? Who can add any sort of **content** to the web? How do we know what is **reliable** and what isn't?

My dog is tired and stressed out. It barks all the time and we need a vacation from each other. I found this site. It looks amazing! I want to send my dog there...what do you think?

=Let's Investigate!=

iPads

Use the **i-Nigma App** to scan this **QR Code**

Go through the site with your partner and discuss it with the people at you table.



What do you think about Dog Island. Should I send my dog there?

How can we evaluate websites to ensure that the information we find is reliable?

Watch the BrainPOP Online Sources Video

=Putting it into Practice=

Now let's take a look at Dog Island again!!

6 things to look for

Who is the **author**? Are they experts on the subject? What do other people say about them?

Who is the **publisher**? Are they **reputable**? Is it trustworthy? Does it look professional? Can the information be **verified**? What **suffix** does it have? //**Remember:** You can perform site: searches for different suffixes such as .edu, .gov, and country codes such as.uk .sv etc..to help you find reliable sources.//

When was it published? updated? Are there examples of **link rot**? Check the **date**!

Can you find any examples of **Bias**? Is this someone's **opinion**? Are they trying to convince you without using **facts** and showing you all sides of the topic?

Is it in **depth**? Are their **links** to other sources? Use the **link:** command to search for sites that link to this site.

Is it **accurate** information? Can you find the same information from **reliable publishers** by **crosschecking** it on other websites?

=Plenary:= Be ready to report back to the class, share you findings and give you opinions on the site.