The hilarious game show where kids have to figure out who’s an expert, and who’s a liar, liar, pants on fire.
- Genres
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- Comedy
- Game Show
- Non-Fiction
- Themes
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- Evidence
- Inquiry
- Persuasion
- Episodes
- 180
- Avg. length
- 20-30 minutes
- Total
- 40 hours
Synopsis
The Big Fib is an entertaining and educational podcast that delights families and classrooms around the world. In the era of fake news, kids need to consider how to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a fun game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two “experts” in a particular topic, one of whom is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut.
Each school-aged contestant questions two “experts” and to identify which one is a real, true expert and which one is the Big Fibber. Each episode explores a different topic – from “rivers” to “basketball” to “roller coasters” to “dinosaurs” and so much more – as each “expert” tries to persuade the contestant that they are the real deal.
This hilarious and fast-paced game show is appropriate for kids of all ages and can be used as part of a Digital Citizenship curriculum. The show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut. The Big Fib features many topics to go with multiple subjects including: Donkeys, Teeth, Paper, Vision, US Presidents, Clouds and so much more!
Here is a handy link to a PDF of Standards associated with The Big Fib classroom engagement.
Classroom Resources
Hey Educators! You’re excited to use The Big Fib in class, and maybe you’re asking yourself where do I start or what’s the best way to listen? The answer is that thousands of teachers across the United States and Canada use GZM Shows podcasts in dozens of different ways for multiple grade levels, classroom-wide, for breakout groups, to reward learning, and as homework. Below, you’ll find customized materials that support a flexible and powerful staged approach to engaging with the The Big Fib. And they’re free!
The Listening Guide offers a simple and effective way to guide your students through themes of story and character development, help guide their search for clues and evidence, and encourage their development of bigger ideas.
The Explore Board is a resource for students both before they start listening to the podcast and while listening. The Explore Board resource introduces students to concepts, themes and topics of the podcast and helps them hone skills for deeper learning engagement with the podcast. Because you may have specific ideas you want your students to explore while listening, the Explore Board can be easily edited so that you can tailor it to fit student and classroom needs. Customizable for your classroom with Workflow Instructions in Video and PDF formats.
The Choice Board is a resource for students to use after they have finished listening to the podcast. The Choice Board takes a deeper dive into major themes, concepts and topics introduced in the podcast. The Choice Board features a combination of anchor assignments and lighter exercises, so you’ll find helpful direction and support for every student. Customizable for your classroom with Workflow Instructions in Video and PDF formats.
