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Year 8

How does the media affect us?

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I can explain the different sources of media, how we can tell what is newsworthy and why information neighbourhoods differ.

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I can explain the different responsibilities the media has and what happens if the media breaks the rules.

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I can explain why the media is important in a democracy and how the media informs and educates us.

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I can explain how the media holds people to account and why those in power should be held accountable.

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I can explain how to tell if a media source is trustworthy and how to find reliable information.

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I can explain if the media helps or harms public opinion and can describe ways to evaluate the effects of the media.

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