Year 8 · Citizenship · beta

How does the media affect us?

In this unit students explore the roles and responsibilities of the media and the important role it plays within society.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know about different sources of the news.
  • Pupils know that for most people the internet is an integral part of life and has many benefits.
  • Pupils know how to be a discerning consumer of information online including understanding that information

Source curriculum references

  • The roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society, and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities.

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