For Fake's Sake: The Dangers of Fake News

There's a whole industry dedicated to producing fake US news in Macedonia -- and it's gearing up for 2020. (Source: CNN)

Fake news isn’t new, but it’s provoking division and distrust, both in institutions and amongst ourselves. Fake news isn’t always political, but it’s almost always personal. And guess what? Anyone can fall for it. Even you.

What are the dangers of 'Fake News' and what can we do to protect ourselves?

What is Current Events?

What do you think was THE most improtant event of 2017? Why?

1) What made these events Headlines?

2) What similarities or differences did these events share?

3) Which do you think is the most important? Least?  Why?

4) What predictions can you make up about the events we will study this year?