Understanding bias

RSHE (PSHE)

Understanding what we see online

The problem with fake news

Deciding what is real and what is fake

This unit gives pupils skills to understand elements of the online world such as advertising, misinformation and content creator motivations. Pupils learn to identify bias, recognise fake news, critically evaluate online information, report harmful content and make discerning online choices.

Media influence: What is fake news?

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, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a feeling or belief about something or someone, not based on evidence

in this context, a thought/feeling that happens without you realising

Match the words to the correct definitions.

People can be biased because of the things they see {{}}.

It can change the way we treat other people.

It can make it easier to understand other people.

It can change how much we respect or listen to a person.

People sometimes create biased online content to get more likes, {{}} or money.

How might someone feel if they experience discrimination?

an online place: for example, a news page or gaming site

a word or picture that takes you to a new place if you click or tap it

a feature you would use to find information on a website

Match the word to the correct definition.

Adverts on the internet are not always {{}}.

They may take us to something that we do not like.

Why do we need to be careful when clicking links on the internet?

when you guess what is happening with no information

when you say only what you know is happening

when you guess using the information that you have

when you think about the options of what may happen next

Why do some websites and apps have adverts?

the advert shows an offer that is too good to be true

the advert has a good amount of information

the link is one you have visited before and is safe

Sometimes we can infer that a link or advert is not safe because ...

Understanding bias

Lesson outcome

Content guidance