articles, videos or images that are untrue and are designed to confuse or mislead us

false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong

when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly, without knowing them, based on things like race, gender, or appearance

the effect that somebody or something has on the way a person thinks or behaves

a feeling that influences how you respond to a situation or person

Fake news

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit develops skills for critically evaluating media content, emphasizes the importance of fact-checking, explores the concept and impact of fake news, and examines the consequences of spreading and believing false information.

Media influence: How can I evaluate the truth online?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

false information created to sway opinions about things or people

when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly without knowing them

the effect that somebody has on the way a person thinks or behaves

Match the words to the correct definition.

Which of the following web addresses might be fake news sites?

True or false? Everything posted online is true.

You can identify fake news by checking the author, __________ contents of the article and the images.

It is easy to fall victim to fake news. True or false?

Stories, articles, videos and images that tell us about what is happening in the world are known as the ...

being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online

sharing private usernames and passwords with friends

responding to messages online from strangers

sending photos of people online without their permission

True or false? Everything we read online is factual.

Articles, images, videos and social media posts that contain incorrect information are known as ...

A {{}} is a fixed idea about someone that is not accurate, fair or true.

Something that is correct and proved by evidence is a ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Fake news

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.