Satire
This type of misinformation uses humor or exaggeration to make fun of a person or idea. What is it?
Satire
This type of misinformation takes an image or quote and puts it into a new, wrong situation so it seems different. What is it called?
False context (or "false context misinformation").
This kind of misinformation pretends to come from a real person, brand, or group by copying their name or logo. What is it?
Imposter content (or "impersonation / impersonator content").
This type of misinformation is completely made up and not true at all. What is it called?
Fabricated Content
This misinformation changes an original photo or video (adds or removes things) to trick people. What is it?
Manipulated content.
True or false: Satire is always meant to deceive people seriously.
"False" — satire is usually meant to criticize or entertain.
What is one quick question you can ask to check if a photo is used in the right context?
Ask "When and where was this taken?" or "Is this photo from the event the post says it is?"
Give one red flag that a message might be imposter content.
Sample answers: The email or username is slightly wrong; logo looks low quality or misspelled; poor grammar; account has few followers and no history.
True or false: Fabricated content uses real facts mixed with made-up details to trick people.
Answer: True. (Fabricated content may be entirely made up or mix real facts with false details.)
True or false: If an image looks edited or strange, it could be manipulated content.
True
Give one simple example students might see that could be satire.
one-sentence answer expected — e.g., a fake quote on a humor website such as: "Mayor declares pizza the official city fruit" on a humor site.
True or false: If an image is paired with a story about a different event, the image might be false context.
True
True or false: If a post looks exactly like a famous person’s page, it is always real.
False
Give an example of fabricated content a student might see (one short sentence).
Sample answer: A made-up news story that someone won a big prize when they didn't, or a headline claiming a celebrity said something they never did.
Name one tool or method someone can use to check if a photo has been changed.
Sample answers: Use a reverse image search to find earlier versions; use image-forensics tools/sites; compare with the original on reputable sources; look for inconsistent shadows or odd edges.
How can you tell if something is satire? Name two signs.
Sample answers (any two): It's from a humor or parody site; the language is exaggerated or clearly joking; authorship says it's satire; the source is known for comedy.
Name one easy step to check the true source of a photo you see online.
Sample answers: Do a reverse image search; check the original article or source link; look for the caption and publication date; search trusted news sites for the same image.
Describe one step to verify whether an account is authentic.
Sample answers: Look for a verification badge; check the account's handle and compare with the official one; review older posts for consistency; visit the official website to find links to verified accounts.
What are two questions you should ask to decide if a story is fabricated?
Sample answers: "Who wrote this?" and "Can reliable sources confirm it?" Additional: Check for author credentials and publication date.
A picture shows a famous statue in a stormy sky but the original photo was clear. Explain why this is manipulated content and one clue that would show editing.
Sample answer: It's manipulated because elements (stormy sky) were added; clues include mismatched lighting/shadows, blurry/uneven edges where edits were made, or a reverse image search showing a different original photo.
Explain why knowing the difference between satire and a real news story matters for making good decisions.
Because satire is not factual — believing it as true can lead to wrong ideas or actions; knowing the difference helps you make better choices and avoid sharing false information.
A social media post shows a photo of a crowd and claims it’s from a recent event, but the image is five years old. Explain why that is false context and one way to prove the claim wrong.
It's false context because the image is from a different time (5 years earlier) and not the recent event; to prove it, use reverse image search to find the original date/source, check reputable news archives, or look for the photographer's original post.
A post appears to be from a famous leader but the username is different by one letter. Explain why this is imposter content and what a student should do before sharing it.
Sample answer: Because the username is different by one letter, it's likely a fake impersonation; students should not share it, should check the official account or trusted news sources, and report or block the fake account.
If you see a shocking headline with no source listed, explain why it might be fabricated and describe two things you can do to check it.
Sample answer: Shocking headlines with no sources may be fabricated; check reputable news sites, look for the original author/source, and use fact-checking websites.
Describe how manipulated content could make people believe a false story and list two actions a student should take when they suspect manipulation.
Sample answer: Manipulated images/videos can create false impressions (e.g., making it look like an event happened) and cause people to believe false stories; students should stop, verify with reverse image search and reliable sources, ask an adult or teacher, and report the content if it's harmful.