the voting process to select a person for a public position

the level of interest, attention, or involvement someone shows in an activity, interaction, or relationship

the power to affect or change someone’s thoughts, actions, or decisions

Is digital media causing the end of free and fair elections?

Citizenship

Pupils consider the impact that new forms of media are having on democracy using case studies from the UK and India.

How is social media changing our view of democracy?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Honour based violence, terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

Everyone eligible has the opportunity to vote without interference or fear.

Only people who agree with the Government are allowed to participate.

What does it mean for an election to be "free and fair"?

the process of choosing leaders by voting

openness and honesty in sharing information

the ability to have an effect on others' opinions or decisions

online platforms where people share and engage with content

Match each term to its correct definition.

It allowed voters to access information quickly.

It helped candidates communicate with more people.

It prevented misinformation from spreading.

It gave influencers a platform to share opinions.

Which of the following is **not** a way social media impacted the 2024 UK general election?

They can share their opinions and influence the views of their followers.

They are legally required to remain neutral during elections.

They can only post content approved by the Government.

What role can influencers play in an election?

makes it easier for echo chambers to be created

helps ensure the credibility of information

allows candidates to engage directly with voters

Match each social media feature to its possible impact during an election.

Celebrities can have a lot of {{}} over their followers because of their personal connection and large audiences.

Content shared or created using technology is known as what?

A principle or belief that guides how people behave and treat others is known as a what?

Which of these in **not** a democratic value?

The spread of disinformation and hate speech

Which is **not** an example of digital media dividing communities?

What symbol can be used on social media to draw attention to specific topics and get things trending?

Working together to achieve shared goals or values is known as what?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Is digital media causing the end of free and fair elections?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.