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Spotting fakes

RSHE (PSHE)

Understanding why people tell lies online

What to do if we see lies online

How to search online

Rules for staying safe online

This unit teaches pupils how to identify false information online, understand why people might share untrue things, recognise fake content, develop safe web searching skills and follow rules for staying safe online. Pupils learn to think critically about what they read, listen to or see online.

Media influence: Is everything I see online true?

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Sometimes it can be difficult to {{}} if something online is real or fake.

We can look closely to see if something online looks {{}} to help us decide if it is real or fake.

Who can help us identify if something online is real or fake?

Which word describes a smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch?

What should you do if you see something online that worries you?

People can {{}} things online, like photos, videos and messages.

Spotting fakes

Lesson outcome