Verifying what I see online
I can explain how to analyse and verify the information I consume online.
Verifying what I see online
I can explain how to analyse and verify the information I consume online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Misinformation is common online.
- We must verify information to ensure it is true.
- Understanding the motivation of the author can help us decide if information is trustworthy.
- Deciding what is real and what is fake online is difficult, even for adults.
- Misinformation can have serious consequences for us and the world.
Keywords
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong
Analyse - in this context, looking closely at where information has come from
Verify - checking if information is accurate by looking at more reliable sources
Author - in this context, the person creating a website or app
Motivation - the reason why someone does something
Common misconception
Misinformation is harmless.
Misinformation causes many problems in the world. It can lead to bullying, hatred, violence and serious political issues.
To help you plan your year 6 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Verifying what I see online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Verifying what I see online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
posts, videos, reels or articles put online by a content creator
in this context, to put something online, such as a video or image
someone famous or trying to be famous through posting content
websites and apps used to share words and images with other people
Exit quiz
5 Questions
false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong
the reason why someone does something
checking if other people or websites confirm that information is true
in this context, looking closely at where information has come from