How does the media affect us?

This six-lesson Year 8 scheme of work explores the role and responsibilities of the media within society and democracy.
Learners develop their understanding of how media sources inform citizens, shape public opinion and influence perceptions of political and social issues. They consider questions of truth, reliability and bias, as well as the media’s role in holding people and institutions with power to account.
The scheme aims to strengthen learners’ critical thinking and media literacy so that they can assess information more effectively and become discerning consumers of news and other content.