Are your students quick to accept information they find online without critical review and validation? There are some wonderful websites you can integrate into lessons that teach students how to be critical information consumers. Here are some great examples:

• Learn about the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (If you can't figure out what this is, email me and I'll give you a hint!)
• Consider investing in a revolutionary new biotechnology defense system
• Find fascinating facts about explorers
• Watch a video about the evolution of beauty
• Discover the technology behind Google's powerful search engine

As a teacher, you should also be aware of the spoof videos and misinformation found on popular websites such as YouTube and Unclycopedia (a spoof site of Wikipedia that lets anyone say anything, unfortunately often with rude language).

Be sure to visit CyberSMART's lesson plans on research and information fluency. These grade level lessons (grades K-12) provide ready-made worksheets and vetted websites to teach students how to use the internet efficiently, appropriately, and critically.