Curated OER
Hoaxes, Scams, Chain Letters and Urban Legends
Students explore the evacuation of New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Using the internet, they research stories they may have heard and verify a story's authenticity. Students discuss rumors and urban legends. Given a worksheet,...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Consumer Protection Project
The media fills us in on the most recent scams around town and the nation. Taking part in this project will educated students on the scams that are out there and question the rights consumers have and the role governments should take in...
