How does the media hold those in power to account?
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Why this why now
Building on their key stage three learning about how the media impacts them this unit explores the important role the media plays within democracy. Through exploring concepts such as responsible journalism, censorship and misinformation pupils critically consider the importance of a free press to society.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can explain why it is important to check if information is true and reliable.
- Pupils know that the media plays a role in shaping society and public opinion.
- Pupils recognise that media can have bias and affect how information is presented.
Threads
Why this why now
Building on their key stage three learning about how the media impacts them this unit explores the important role the media plays within democracy. Through exploring concepts such as responsible journalism, censorship and misinformation pupils critically consider the importance of a free press to society.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can explain why it is important to check if information is true and reliable.
- Pupils know that the media plays a role in shaping society and public opinion.
- Pupils recognise that media can have bias and affect how information is presented.
How does the media hold those in power to account?
Pupils consider what role the media plays in democracy and how the media is used to hold those in power to account. They consider what responsible journalism is and the impact of misinformation.
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