How powerful is the media?
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Why this why now
Understanding how powerful the media is builds on pupils knowledge of the media and its role within a democractic society. This unit is timely as it examines the media's role in shaping perceptions, influencing policy, and holding power to account. By learning these concepts now, pupils can critically evaluate media content and its impact on society, preparing them to be media literate and informed citizens.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand the media’s role and responsibilities in society.
- Pupils know how media can influence opinions and the importance of truth.
- Pupils have considered how media shapes views locally and nationally.
Threads
Why this why now
Understanding how powerful the media is builds on pupils knowledge of the media and its role within a democractic society. This unit is timely as it examines the media's role in shaping perceptions, influencing policy, and holding power to account. By learning these concepts now, pupils can critically evaluate media content and its impact on society, preparing them to be media literate and informed citizens.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand the media’s role and responsibilities in society.
- Pupils know how media can influence opinions and the importance of truth.
- Pupils have considered how media shapes views locally and nationally.
How powerful is the media?
Pupils explore the power and influence of the media both locally and nationally and consider how citizens can effectively navigate the information they are presented with.
6 lessons in unit
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