Misinformation in Disaster News
Misinformation in Disaster News — Disaster education reading activity.
What will you learn in this game?
Distinguishing misinformation from reliable sources. Identifies reliable information sources during disasters.
How to use it in class?
Reserve 10–15 minutes at the end of the lesson so students can play individually or in pairs, then discuss the results together. Focus: reinforcing the learning outcome "Distinguishing misinformation from reliable sources" with real-life examples.
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Reading Text
Question 1 / 2Misinformation spreads rapidly on social media during disasters. Examples: “Animals flee before quakes—definite warning” (weak evidence). “Elevators are safe in earthquakes” (WRONG). “Doorframe is safe” (outdated/wrong). Sources depend on context: Kandilli/AFAD for earthquake parameters; AFAD/local government for evacuation guidance; MGM for weather alerts; the relevant agency’s official channel for announcements. One fixed list is not enough for every case.