Bias in Sources

What You'll Learn

🧠 A candy company's study says 'candy is healthy. When the source has something to GAIN, their evidence might be biased. Here's how to do it: 1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see? 2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something? 3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong — that's how we learn. 4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else! You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key Concept: Recognizing when sources have an agenda

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Think About This

👫 You and your friend disagree about something. How can recognizing when sources have an agenda help you figure out who's right — or if you're BOTH a little right?

Thinking Steps

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👀 What Do I See?

Look at the problem about recognizing when sources have an agenda. What do you notice?

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🤔 What Do I Know?

What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?

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💡 What's My Idea?

Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?

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⭐ What Did I Learn?

Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Key Points

Master recognizing when sources have an agenda

Apply evidence & research in real situations

Build habits of evidence & research

Key Vocabulary

Proof

Something that shows an idea is right

True

Something that really happened

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Why This Matters in Real Life

People use evidence research skills at home, at school, and at work. Every time you practice, you're getting ready for the future!

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

1Can you explain recognizing when sources have an agenda to a friend using your own words?
2What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
3Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the main idea of recognizing when sources have an agenda?