Investigating the Candy Geyser invites students to sharpen their media literacy skills by analyzing a playful article about a fictional “Candy Geyser.” Using guided questions, learners evaluate relevancy, accuracy, and perspective to decide if the story could be real. The activity builds critical thinking and fact-checking habits in a fun, engaging way while showing how to spot misinformation.
Presented by: Kelli Erwin, EdD, Learning.com
Resource Type: Assessment/evaluation tools (e.g. classroom assignments, quizzes, essays, standardized tests)
Age: Grades 6-9
Cost: Free/No Cost
