Find the Fake News: Think First
What is this project about?
This project is about learning how to: Identify fake news Check if information is true Understand how media can mislead Think carefully before sharing anything online Today, news spreads very fast. But fast does not mean true. This project helps students become smart and responsible digital citizens. Before clicking “share,” they learn to ask: 👉 Is this real? 👉 Who created this? 👉 Where is the proof?
- Age group
- 13-15, 16-18
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
- Language
- English
Learning Outcomes
🧠 1. Develop Critical Thinking
Question information instead of accepting it immediately
Identify logical gaps and emotional manipulation
🔎 2. Evaluate Sources
Distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources
Recognize credible news platforms and fact-checking websites
📸 3. Analyse Media Content
Detect misleading headlines
Identify edited or misused images
Understand how tone and language influence readers
🌍 4. Practice Responsible Digital Citizenship
Think before sharing content online
Understand the impact of spreading misinformation
Promote ethical online behavior
🗣 5. Strengthen Communication Skills
Present findings clearly and confidently
Support arguments with evidence
⚖ 6. Build Media Literacy Awareness
Understand how fake news spreads
Recognize bias and misinformation in digital spaces
Project Timeline
Presentation
📅 Date: March 7
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (India Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom Session
Each student presents their chosen fake news.
They must explain:
✔ What was the claim?
✔ Why did people believe it?
✔ How was it proven false?
✔ What lesson did you learn?
(3–4 minutes per student)
What participants say
Jhansi Ravikumar
IndiaFind the Fake News: Think First - Class2Class.org We had a meaningful session on Fake News Awareness with Tr Ayesha Rafeek and her wonderful students. 🌍 The presentations were thoughtful and engaging. Students explored how fake news spreads, how AI can create realistic but false videos, and why it is important to verify information before sharing anything online. More than the topic, what made the session special was the confidence with which the students presented their ideas. Projects like these improve their communication skills, which is truly the need of this century. A heartfelt thank you to Tr Ayesha Rafeek for guiding and encouraging the students. Thanks to Class2Class for giving us this wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. 🌏✨