Critical Thinking

Can you fool Twitter users in this fake news game? Click on "Info" to read more about how the game works.

Work through this TedEd lesson to learn how to use critical thinking skills to see beyond the headline. Offers Q&A, additional resources and a discussion board.

Look at actual social media accounts and see if you can determine which one belongs to an actual person and which one is a troll.

Determine whether news articles are real news stories or fake news. Play this game on your phone or desktop. Click on the "Show Source" button to help in the evaluation process.

See if you can find the fake news.

This lesson from Khan Academy offers videos and practice opportunities that walk you through the steps of critical thinking.

Work through this TedEd lesson to learn how false news can spread. Offers Q&A, additional resources and a discussion board.