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Photo Forgery Lesson Plan

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Photo Forgery

For Teachers 6th - 12th

Students inspect examples of manipulated photos and explore the technology and issues behind doctored photos. They hold an in-depth discussion about the responsibility of the photojournalist and news editor to show true photos.

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Handwriting and Forgery Lesson Plan

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Handwriting and Forgery

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students determine how forensics analyze handwriting samples. In this physical science lesson, students research how handwriting analyses help solve their assigned cases. They prepare a skit and present it in class.

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The Boldest Hoax

For Teachers 5th - 12th

Students watch a video that outlines the history of the Great Piltdown Forgery of early 20th century England. They answer a series of comprehension questions.

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Too Good to be True-Science Frauds Lesson Plan

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Too Good to be True-Science Frauds

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed

Students practice listening and reading in English and are introduce to vocabulary connected to forgeries and fakes.