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Year 8

How does the media affect us?

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  • Role of media and digital democracy

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In this unit students explore the roles and responsibilities of the media and the important role it plays within society.

Pupils learn about how the media affects us as they are increasingly exposed to various media and information sources. Understanding media influence, bias, and the importance of truth is crucial for developing critical thinking skills. This knowledge helps them discern reliable information, recognize bias, and understand the media's role in informing and shaping public opinion and holding those in power to account.

  1. What is the media?
  2. What responsibilities does the media have?
  3. What is the role of the media in a democracy?
  4. How does the media hold those in power to account?
  5. Should we believe everything we see in the media?
  6. Does the media create more harm than good?
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