Can you spot a fake?

 

Information you read in a book is probably true, because the people who publish books have teams of people who check the facts to make sure the facts are true.

The Internet is different. Anybody can post information on the Internet, making it possible to find "proof" of any ideas or beliefs you can imagine.

As a WebSite Investigator, you can check out web sites for clues that tell you whether a web site is telling you the truth.

Are you ready to snoop around for clues about the web sites you are going to see?

The First Challenge

Here are two web sites that claim to be the homepage of Mankato, Minnesota. Can you tell which one is real and which one is the April Fool?

Mankato, MN Homepage

City of Mankato

When you think you know, ask Mrs. Russ for the answer!

Another Challenge

Which of these web sites are real and which are fake? How can you tell?

Save the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

Lunar Travel Agency

California's Velcro Crop

Visit Exciting Fredericton

 

It just proves that you really can't believe everything you see on the Internet!