Resource Title

Misinformation: Six Thinking Hats

Summary

One reason misinformation can be successful is because it combines lies, half truths and emotive content so people react without thinking. This activity uses the Six Thinking Hats approach to practice slowing down and considering an example of misinformation from different perspectives.

This activity is designed to follow on from GAP’s Misinformation video lesson.

Resource Details

Author: Alex Gray
Publisher: Global Action Plan
Country of Publication: Ireland
Year: 2026
Page Count: 11

Curriculum Subjects: Civic Social and Political Education, Social Personal and Health Education, CASD, Computer Science
Intended Audience: Post Primary
Format: Activity Sheet
Topics: Activities, Misinformation, Fact Checking

Description

This step-by-step activity from Global Action Plan aims to explore examples of misinformation from numerous perspectives, with clear connections to Junior and senior cycle learning outcomes.

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