Fake news
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different ways to identify fake news online and explain its effects.
Key learning points
- Fake news is common online; it can come in text, picture or video form.
- There are different ways that we can identify fake news.
- Fake news can have serious consequences; it can lead to prejudice and bias.
Keywords
Disinformation - articles, videos or images that are untrue and are designed to confuse or mislead us
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive; getting the facts wrong by mistake
Prejudice - when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly, without knowing them, based on things like race, gender or appearance
Bias - an assumption that influences how you act
Influence - the effect that somebody or something has on the way a person thinks or behaves
Common misconception
Fake news doesn't have an impact on real life.
Fake news that contains harmful disinformation can be read and believed by people who unknowingly spread misinformation. This fake news often contains bias towards particular people or groups and can lead to prejudice when spread.
Teacher tip
Young people are particularly susceptible to fake news as it appears quite a lot on social media. It could be useful to show pupils where to access legitimate news and to show them a real news article and examine it using the tips for identifying fake news.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why might someone create or share false information online?
Q2.What is the definition of 'online safety'?
Q3.Not everything you read online is ...
Q4.When you see surprising or shocking news online, what should you do first?
Q5.A is a fixed idea about someone that is not accurate, fair or true.
Q6.Something that is correct and proved by evidence is a ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
content that is untrue and is designed to confuse or mislead us
false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive
when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly without knowing them
the effect that somebody has on the way a person thinks or behaves
Q2.Which of the following web addresses are examples of fake news sites?
Q3.Fake news can appear in which of the following forms?
Q4.Does fake news have an impact on real life?
Q5.Which of the following are ways to identify fake news online?
Q6.Believing and sharing fake news can lead to against certain groups.
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Fake news, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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