Deciding what is real and what is fake
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify fake news online and suggest why it is made.
Key learning points
- It can be hard to tell what is real and what is fake online.
- Cross-referencing helps us check if something is real.
- Identifying the author can help us decide what is real.
- Understanding why something is made can help us decide if it is real.
- The consequences of fake news can be serious.
Keywords
Author - in this context, the person who writes or creates a website or app
Cross-reference - checking if other people or websites agree
Consequence - the result of something happening
Common misconception
It is easy to spot fakes.
It is almost impossible to spot online fakes, but cross-referencing can help us to decide what to trust.
Teacher tip
Consider using an example of AI-generated content to show pupils, but do check your school's policy or guidance on the use of AI.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the word for online information that is not true?
Q2.Why might someone create fake news?
Q3.Why do most websites want you to visit them?
Q4.Match the words with their meanings.
Q5.How might a content creator tempt you to click on a link or look at a post?
Q6.Why do people make adverts?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.It is easy to spot an image created by A.I. (artificial intelligence)?
Q2.Put these consequences of being tricked by fake news in the correct order. Start with the least important.
Q3.Which of these is a way to tell if something is fake?
Q4.Which of these are examples of personal information?
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