Behind the Headlines

Students consider the difference between causation and correlation and use that to analyze headlines.

By Amplify Classroom

9th - 12th Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Determine if the relationship between two variables represents correlation or causation. • Analyze claims to determine if there is enough information to support causation. (Reading, Writing, and Listening) Additional Materials Activity 2 Cards, one set per pair, pre-cut; Article Summary Sheet, one per student