a system of Government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for political representatives.

false or misleading information shared by mistake, without intent to deceive

false information shared deliberately to mislead or harm

true information used out of context to mislead or harm

rules or laws to control or guide behaviour for society’s benefit

What is false information and what can we do about it?

Citizenship

Pupils consider what role the media plays in democracy and how the media is used to hold those in power to account. They consider what responsible journalism is and the impact of misinformation.

How does the media hold those in power to account?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What is the name for false information that has not been created with the intention of causing harm?

Russian reports that Boris Johnson was on a ventilator during the Covid-19 pandemic was an example of what?

Which type of information is viewed as having a malicious purpose?

False information can be more of an issue on social media because there is less what?

Provide factual information so they can make their own decision.

Provide bias information so they're persuaded to vote a certain way.

Provide false information, to mislead citizens and impact voting.

By telling them exactly who they should vote for.

In a democracy, how should the media support citizens in the run up to an election?

Computer programs that people create to look like real people and post/interact in a certain way on social media are called what?

Complete the sentence, the media has a duty to report the news...

Which UK broadcaster must remain politically neutral?

Investigative journalism supports democracy by reporting on what?

A media that follows democratic values helps citizens to become what?

What is the name of a popular British television programme that encourages viewers to debate key issues in society?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

What is false information and what can we do about it?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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