Spotting fakes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why some things online are not real and explain how to identify when they are fake.
Key learning points
- Not everything online is real or true.
- It is difficult to identify fake information as sometimes people might try to trick us online.
- There are different ways to identify whether something is fake online.
- Trusted adults and trusted websites can help us identify things that are fake online.
Keywords
Internet - a network connecting digital devices across the world
Online - using the internet
Identify - to spot something or see it clearly
Fake - when something is fake, it is not real
Common misconception
If something looks real, then it is real.
It is becoming harder and harder to identify AI-generated images. We have to think about why the picture was made, who made it, and if we can check that it’s real.
Teacher tip
Demonstrate how easy it is to generate AI images by using a free online AI image generator. Ask pupils what picture they would like to create and see what the results are. Check the software for appropriate pop-ups or adverts beforehand.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch?
Q2.What can we use to go online?
Q3. everyone goes online.
Q4.What should you do if you see something online that worries you?
Q5.People can things online, like photos, videos and messages.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definitions.
a network connecting digital devices across the world
using the internet
to spot something or see it clearly
when something is not real
Q2.Sometimes it can be difficult to if something online is real or fake.
Q3.What could trick us online?
Q4.We can look closely to see if something online looks to help us decide if it is real or fake.
Q5.Who can help us identify if something online is real or fake?
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Spotting fakes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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