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English Language Arts: Sinister or Simple – Fact-Checking Antarctica Conspiracies

Most people have never been to Antarctica, making the frozen continent a hot topic for conspiracy theories. People often turn to conspiracy theories to help explain mysterious events or circumstances to make sense of their world. But there are other reasons some people with good intentions believe them. Students will learn what conspiracy theories are, why people become susceptible to them, and how to fact-check them.