How+Dangerous+is+DHMO

=Overview:= Students will look at a website and use the tips to decide if it is bogus or not.

=Learning Goal:=
 * to gain knowledge and tips on how to evaluate websites
 * to become better critical thinkers and analyzers

=Procedures:= Direct students to follow link [|How dangerous is DHMO?] An option would be to bookmark this site on each computer.

If desired, print these guiding questions page that was created to accompany the buILder lesson:

After students complete the activity, use this PowerPoint presentation to direct them through further analysis of the websites: (A free PowerPoint viewer is available for [|download].)

The PowerPoint looks at the following:**
 * 1) When was it last updated? (bottom of page)
 * 2) What is the URL? (.net, .org, .com, .gov, ~) truncate to find the home page)
 * 3) Is there a contact person? (usually at the bottom of the page or somewhere visible
 * 4) Are there many pop up ads? (can be an indication of bias)
 * 5) Who created the site?
 * 6) Is it a person of authority?
 * 7) Is it a personal site? (look for the ~ in the URL)
 * 8) Is there a bias?
 * 9) What is the purpose of the site?
 * 10) Remind students: to avoid being **DUPED** when looking at a website, remember to look for: **D**ate **U**RL **P**op up ads **E**mail **D**esign
 * 1) Remind students: to avoid being **DUPED** when looking at a website, remember to look for: **D**ate **U**RL **P**op up ads **E**mail **D**esign

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