Understand
An authentic old photograph can be shared with a false new caption. AI-generated media can also appear convincing. Visual oddities are clues, not a definitive authenticity test. Examine source, date, context and corroboration. Do not upload a classmate’s face or private media to a detector.
Original classroom scenario / sample claim
A fictional forwarded picture is captioned “Today at our school” but has no original source, date or location evidence.
Try it and check it
- Write down which parts of the caption are factual claims.
- List checks for the earliest available source, original date and location.
- Explain why realistic appearance alone cannot establish the caption.
- Choose Verified, Contradicted or Not enough evidence and justify the choice using only the available information.
Without a device: Print this lesson, use paper cards or the supplied fictional text, and discuss the checks in pairs. A student can later enter their own notebook record for teacher review when a device is available.
Notebook: write your corrected or unresolved conclusion, the evidence you actually checked, and a reflection. Do not include passwords, identity documents or private information. Original BrainCheck companion content, BCAI-v1.