Title: Evaluate a variety of media and informational sources for reliability and bias.
Course: Sustainability and Renewable Technologies (21053) > Section: Introducing Sustainability and Renewable Resources

Evaluation should include examining various messages and considering the

- source
- intended audience
- purpose (e.g., to inform, to persuade).

Emphasis should be placed on citations and funding sources to help determine whether it is reliable or should be recognized as biased.

Teacher Resources:

- AllSides for Schools, (https://allsidesforschools.org/lesson-plans/media-bias/)
- Media Bias Chart, (https://adfontesmedia.com/)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can an energy company provide environmentally-friendly initiatives? What should one consider when determining the reliability of research?
- What groups or resources exist for checking the veracity of media and informational sources (e.g., Green Inc. by Christine Catherine MacDonald)?
- What is greenwashing?
- What are some standards for deciding the degree of bias in an information source?
- How do various news shows depict sustainability issues?
- Why are there differences when news channels report on the same issue?
- Who owns the major news channels and newspapers?