Understanding Social Media Algorithms

AI & Society: Digital Literacy and Modern Citizenship – Full Unit (PSHE / Citizenship)

AI & Society: Digital Literacy and Modern Citizenship – Full Unit (PSHE / Citizenship) 7+ Lesson Bundle • Workbooklet • Quiz • Editable Resources Equip students with the essential knowledge and critical-thinking skills they need to navigate an AI-driven world. This engaging unit explores how artificial intelligence, algorithms, influencers, chatbots and deepfakes impact identity, wellbeing, relationships, and modern society. Perfect for Personal Development, PSHE, Citizenship, Media Literacy, Computing enrichment, drop-down days, or tutor time. 🌐 What’s Included A fully-editable, ready-to-teach unit featuring: 1. What Are Chatbots? Students explore how chatbots work, where they appear in everyday life, and how they’re shaping communication and information-seeking. 2. How AI Is Changing the Way We Think A thought-provoking look at cognition, decision-making, productivity tools, and the ethical dilemmas created by AI-powered systems. 3. AI, Chatbots & Digital Risks: Scams, Parasocial Attachments & “Falling in Love” Examines the rise of AI romance, catfishing, emotional manipulation, and how to stay safe online. 4. Algorithms & How They Push Content Teaches students how content is prioritised, personalised, and monetised — and how this shapes beliefs, behaviour, and wellbeing. 5. Deepfakes & Misinformation Explores synthetic media, political manipulation, reputational harm, and critical-thinking strategies to spot fake content. 6. Positive Male Role Models & Understanding Incels A sensitive, balanced lesson on online masculinity cultures, toxic spaces, and promoting healthy, respectful role models. 7. The Economic Power of Social Media Influencers Looks at how influencers earn money, sway consumer behaviour, and cultivate online “authority”. 8. End-of-Unit Quiz Interactive, engaging and great for retrieval practice or assessment. 📘 Student Workbooklet A printable 20-page booklet featuring activities, reflection tasks, scenarios, creative tasks, and assessment opportunities. ✨ Key Skills Developed Digital literacy & online safety Critical thinking & media analysis Ethical understanding of AI systems Healthy relationships & emotional awareness Economic awareness of online influence Responsible citizenship in a digital age 📂 Format Fully editable PowerPoint lessons PDF and PPT student workbooklet Quiz (printable & interactive formats) Teacher guidance and optional extension tasks 💡 Perfect For PSHE / Citizenship Computing & Media Literacy enhancement Social Studies / Humanities Drop-down days & assemblies Tutor / advisory sessions