the ways in which information or entertainment is consumed, for example, through newspapers, film, television or social media

a person who makes something to share online

an assumption that influences how you act

Critical evaluation of the media

RSHE (PSHE)

Fake news

Why do people become influencers?

The impact of fake information

This unit develops critical evaluation skills for assessing online content. Pupils learn to identify misinformation, understand how fake news spreads, explore influencer culture and motivations, and recognise the real-world consequences of believing and sharing false information.

Media influence: How can I evaluate the truth online?

the ways in which information or entertainment is consumed

Understanding __________ behind posting content can better help us identify fake news.

People can be easily fooled by fake news if it supports something they already think. This is known as ...

All media is {{}}, but some types of media are more so than others.

__________ can be fooled by fake news and misinformation.

articles, videos or images that are untrue, designed to mislead

the effect that somebody has on the way a person thinks or behaves

when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly without knowing them

People might consume and spread fake news if it supports their ...

Which of the following sites could be a fake news site?

Sharing a story that contains fake news without realising it contains false information is spreading ...

looking for unusual and/or inconsistent facial details

Which of the following are ways to identify deepfakes?

Critical evaluation of the media

Lesson outcome