Home learning: crisis and conspiracies

Help learners separate fact from fiction by understanding how conspiracy theories start and spread.

This resource gets learners thinking about questions such as:

• What is a conspiracy theory?
• How do conspiracy theories spread?
• Who is responsible for stopping their spread?

The activities look at fake stories about the coronavirus and investigate the dangers of letting conspiracy theories go unchallenged.

Learners can also explore deeper questions about free speech, censorship and the role of social media.