Media influence: Is everything I see online true?
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Why this why now
At Year 2, pupils might be increasing their interactions with digital content and may be beginning to search for information independently. This unit builds on their Year 1 online safety learning and extends it to critical thinking about online content. It is timely as it teaches pupils to question what they see online, recognise that not everything is true and understand that people sometimes share false information. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop essential digital literacy skills and healthy scepticism, crucial for navigating the online world responsibly and safely.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know from Year 1 that the internet can be used to learn, play and communicate with others, but that adults help keep them safe online.
- Pupils may understand that not everything online is safe or appropriate for children and that some content can be upsetting or confusing.
- Pupils can identify trusted adults such as parents, carers and teachers who can help them if they see something worrying online.
Threads
Why this why now
At Year 2, pupils might be increasing their interactions with digital content and may be beginning to search for information independently. This unit builds on their Year 1 online safety learning and extends it to critical thinking about online content. It is timely as it teaches pupils to question what they see online, recognise that not everything is true and understand that people sometimes share false information. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop essential digital literacy skills and healthy scepticism, crucial for navigating the online world responsibly and safely.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know from Year 1 that the internet can be used to learn, play and communicate with others, but that adults help keep them safe online.
- Pupils may understand that not everything online is safe or appropriate for children and that some content can be upsetting or confusing.
- Pupils can identify trusted adults such as parents, carers and teachers who can help them if they see something worrying online.
Media influence: Is everything I see online true?
This unit teaches pupils how to identify false information online, understand why people might share untrue things, recognise fake content, develop safe web searching skills and follow rules for staying safe online. Pupils learn to think critically about what they read, listen to or see online.
5 lessons in unit
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