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flat **Standards** [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3] Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.6] Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.9] Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. =AIM= How do we use and misuse "default skepticism"? =Do Now= Describe what "default skepticism" is and what it means for understanding conspiracy theories. =Mini-Lesson= 2nd Podcast from The Critical Thinker Academy. =Class Activity= **Default Skepticism -** the **grander** the conspiracy the **less likely** it is to be true. How can the "default skepticism" argument be rejected? Turn to a partner and discuss any of the conspiracy theories we've discussed or that you've expressed interest in researching and whether the "default skepticism" argument negates the theory. Students share the ideas of their partner about "default skepticism". So how do we feel about the Moon Landing? Are we relying on or rejecting "default skepticism". =Closing= How can we use "default skepticism" in our everyday lives? = Absence Make Up = In order to make up missed material, students need to do the following in their notebooks: Go to Previous Class Go to Next Class
 * 1) Complete the Do Now.
 * 2) Watch the podcast here.
 * 3) Take the notes in the Mini Lesson.
 * 4) Answer the questions in the Class Activity.
 * 5) Complete the closing reflection.

= Lesson Plan =

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