The #SpotTheTruthChallenge invites K–8 students (in Alabama) to create short (30–60 second) videos showing how they spot truth vs. misinformation online. Each week’s “best video” wins a classroom pizza party, and the overall “top video” earns the grand prize: a live Steve Trash Magic Show at your Alabama school.
Video submissions are open only during the month of March.
🚨 Submit Your Videos Between March 1–27, 2026 — One Month Only!
Contest Rules
Who Can Enter:
The contest is open to any class of K-8 students in Alabama. Alabama teachers, media specialists/librarians, homeschool leaders, or parents may submit videos on behalf of students or classes.
Video Requirements
Your entry must include all of these:
- Length: 30-60 second video
- Opening Line: A student or students must say: “Can you spot the truth?”
- Two Social Media Claims: Show one truth and one non-truth (lie, fake, or made-up idea).
- Think First Moment: Pause briefly so the viewer can THINK FIRST.
- Reveal: Clearly show or say which one was the truth and which was not.
- Closing Line: End with a student or students saying: “ALWAYS think first before you like, comment, or share.”
Judging Criteria
Videos will be judged by a panel of education and social media experts. Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality: Make your video engaging with graphics, costumes, sound effects, and anything you think is fun!
- Accuracy: Did the video correctly identify truth and misinformation?
- Clarity: Is the message clear and easy to understand?
- Is it helpful?: Will the video help other kids better understand how to spot the truth online?
Prizes
Prizes are available only to K-8 schools and homeschool groups in Alabama. They include:
- Weekly Winners: Classroom pizza parties! We’ll send you a gift certificate for pizza for your class.
- Grand Prize: A LIVE Steve Trash Magic Show for your entire school!
How to Enter
Check back on March 1, 2026 for the submission form. The form will let you upload your video directly or link to it on YouTube or Instagram. We will only share your video with your permission.
Consider Joining the Media Masters Rock – Teacher Network.
Librarians and educators can join the Media Masters Rock Teacher Network to receive free digital citizenship resources, bonus lessons, and reminders about the #SpotTheTruthChallenge — including a friendly reminder when the contest launches (we know how busy you are!).
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SPOT THE TRUTH CHALLENGE – VIDEO CHECKLIST FOR TEACHERS
4 WAYS – TO SPOT THE TRUTH – (GRADES K-3)
SPOT THE TRUTH CHALLENGE – SUGGESTIONS – (GRADES K-3)
10 WAYS – TO SPOT THE TRUTH – (GRADES 4-8)
SPOT THE TRUTH CHALLENGE – SUGGESTIONS – (GRADES 4-8)
