A 90 mins - 2 hours fully-resourced PSHCE lesson all about the importance of critical thinking and being able to spot and debunk fake news. Students will begin by studying a dubious social media post, before learning all the skills and new terminology they need to take it apart, analyse it and be critical of it through comparison with a variety of credible sources (included). This has been created to fit with the new PSHE Association guidelines but would also be useful as a Citizenship or Media lesson. It lasts roughly 90 minutes if all tasks completed. The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, detailed information sheets, differentiated challenge activities and worksheets, clips tasks with questions and a debate focus task. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and challenging activities. The PowerPoint is in the ZIP file as it is large. The images have been uploaded to show what is in the lesson :) Check out the EC Publishing website for full, affordable PSHE, Citizenship and RE Packages for all year groups including the new 2024 Complete PSHE Package. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship, Tutor Time and RE resources at my shop: MORE PSHE RESOURCES

A detailed, engaging and well-differentiated lesson to encourage critical thinking (lasting 1-2 hours), focused on the growth of Fake News and ‘alternative facts’. These resources teach students how we must always use critical thinking skills when studying media material. Included: 1 - 2 hour PowerPoint, worksheets, clips, alternative facts reading comprehension, well differentiated, KS3/ KS4. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last one hour each. You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources at my shop: EC_Resources Leave me a review and pick any other resource for free :) Or you can check out some of our most popular PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources below: Mental Health PSHE Bundle 1 Whole Year of PSHE Resources British Values Citizenship Bundle Careers, Employment and Enterprise Bundle Islam Bundle Sex and Relationships Education GCSE CITIZENSHIP 9-1

This assembly looks at the problem of Fake News in today’s society and the role it has played in several major world events since 2016, up to the present day (including Brexit, Trump, Wikileaks, Climate change denial etc.) The assembly covers what fake news is, the history of fake news, where it comes from, how it spreads and why it matters. It also features a quiz where the students will get the chance to see if they can spot the fake news stories out of ten unlikely sounding stories. Finally the assembly links fake news to gossip and rumours and gives tips as to how to spot fake news (both online and in the classroom). This is a fun but comprehensive assembly.

A powerpoint which includes differentiation activities, a worksheet (with different activities for KS3 or 4 which we print on double sided A3, and there is enough here for at least 2 lessons. Youtube links, treasure hunts, a debate, TPS activity and more. Easily personalisable to suit your own needs, and included here is the SMSC objectives met with this lesson. The Powerpoint itself has some instructions on how to use the resource, although most of it is quite self explanatory. Enjoy!

An assembly focusing on the dangers of fake news, how we recognise fake news and the importance of being aware of it. The assembly explores the fact that it was Hitler who invented the idea of fake news and then examines how he used it to gain power and control the public, before comparing it to the way politicians use fake news - from Thatcher to Trump. There are then slides which explore how to recognise fake news and what to do if you’re unsure. The slides shown are just a sample of those included. The whole assembly follows an easy narrative that can be used with no additional prep (although it is also editable should you want to). Best suited for secondary students. You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources at my shop: EC_Resources Leave me a review and pick any other resource for free :) Or you can check out some of our most popular PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources below: Mental Health PSHE Bundle 1 Whole Year of PSHE Resources British Values Citizenship Bundle Careers, Employment and Enterprise Bundle Islam Bundle Sex and Relationships Education

KS3 English non-fiction lesson for English Language Paper 2. Students focus on fake news and use this to create leaflets with a writing to advise focus: what is fake news and how we can avoid it. This helps the students to reflect on how they can write their own writing to advise pieces and how they can differentiate them from writing to argue, persuade or explain texts. Includes modelled examples, differentiated activities, success criteria, scaffolds and more. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes as well as differentiated activities throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

Critical thinking and Fake news . Lesson Pack includes: Editable PowerPoint, lesson assessment, student resources and signposting to extra support services. One of our 40 different bonus mindfulness activities also included and much more. Each Lesson Pack Contains: 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) Student Worksheet(s) Mindfulness Extension Activities Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) Teacher Notes (On some slides) Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core themes and 2020 Requirements Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/LS/23 Check out some more of our most popular resources: ☞ MISOGYNY ANDREW TATE + TOXIC MASCULINITY UNIT ☞ Masculinity + Misogyny Explored (Ks4) ☞ Boys to men - Masculinity (Ks3) ☞ PSHE Masculinity + Men (Ks5) ☞ What is Toxic Masculinity? (Ks3) ☞ Incels Extremism Misogyny (Ks4) (Ks5) ☞ Sexism in society (Ks4) (Ks3) ☞ What is Feminism? (Ks4) (Ks3) ☞ Sexual Harassment (Ks4) ☞ Dealing with anger and Frustration (Ks3) (Ks4)

A two hour-long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHCE lesson suitable for KS2 which allows students to explore the how we can spot fake news and be discerning consumers of information. Students will discover the extent to which fake news has spread through modern media as well as investigating how social media can promote misinformation and finally learn how exactly search engines work and decide which content to present us with. There are literacy tasks, match up tasks, creative tasks, clip tasks and much more. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 guidelines, Includes creative tasks, clip tasks, literacy tasks and much more. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.

An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on fake news: what it is, why people write it, what are its causes and its effects and more. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship and English. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Fake news and Media literacy. Careers + PSHE Lesson designed by a L6 Qualified Careers Guidance Leader. Editable 15+ slide PowerPoint Lesson. Lesson includes: Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Homework Activity and links to our videos and much more. Learning Outcomes: To understand what Media Literacy is, particularly Critical Media Literacy. To understand and be able to identify fake news. To be able to evaluate a media source. Some Key Terms Covered Fake news, media literacy, source, Conspiracy, Critical literacy Assessment Objectives I know what critical media literacy is. I can consider whether or not information is fake news. I can evaluate a media source. Skills Builder Framework Problem Solving & Staying Positive CDI Framework See the Bigger Picture Be Ofsted and DfE compliant with our resources! Product Code: 1918689858 ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Each Careers Lesson Pack Contains: 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons Homework Activity Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) Teacher Notes (On some slides) Focus on literacy 1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Why not try out some of our other highly rated secondary careers units: ☞ Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ☞ Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit

ake news spreads quicker than real news...why? As a social studies teacher I have taken this as a personal challenge to empower students with the skills to figure out the difference between real and lies. Kick off the lesson by having students collect 5 of their own news titles. Then out of no where bring the fun with a simulation. Pick a handful of coconspirators and equip them with student role cards to act as people during the time period you are studying. (A nice review tool too!) The class will use the included sentence stems to create questions for the actors. Then the class will vote- who was the most trustworthy? When students are all excited from the simulation have them take that inquisitive power and apply it to the news articles they found at the beginning of the class. Students will use their Historical Thinking Matters Stems (included), to help them determine if their stories are real or fake. Students will also have have their own Fake News Checklist to help walk them through the process. If you enjoy my lesson please follow my store, to receive updates when I post new products. And if you would be so kind, please leave me a comment. Please check me out at: Thank you, Ms. Furnas

Material for up to three lessons on fake news. Includes reflective activities, discussion, creative writing, link to an on-line game and links to media clips. Critical thinking and political and media awareness.

Photoshop, Airbrushing & Fake News . A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed PSHE / Citizenship / KS5 Personal Development lesson Learning Outcomes: To understand how to spot fake news To explore the damaging consequences of fake news To understand why critical thinking is important Key terms Fake News, Critical Thinking, Misinformation, Media Literacy, Source, Critical Literacy Each Lesson Pack Contains: 1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, variety of student facing tasks and comprehension tasks These resources have been designed to be engaging, informative and pick up and teach. Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below: Personal Finance as a young adult Online Safety + Staying Safe Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress British Values Explored Bundle PSHE - Debating Topical Issues Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure Finance Risk + Online Safety Did you know Cre8tive Resources offer a full teaching Curriculum for the following subjects; PSHE, Careers, Citizenship, Sixth Form and Humanities - Just Search “Cre8tive Resources Website” on Google .

Fake News - Newspaper Project - Inquiry Question: Why is ‘Fake News” dangerous to society? Part of the Brand New PSHE 2020 Cre8tive Curriculum - Rights, Responsibilities & British Values Core Theme This is a 6-7 Week Project Bundle. Resources, handouts, Lesson material, assessment criteria, support material, feedback and progress sheets, PBL support, certificates and much more… This will give you all the tools to deliver a successful, educational, fun and most importantly organised and structured project! Product Code: RSE/C8/PJ/15 This project bundle is designed primarily to be used as a 6 Week Homework Project which has regular check in points with the teacher and then presented and assessed at school against a PSHE 2020 Assessment Project skills criteria. It can however be adapted by the teacher easily to be used as a drop down (off timetable) PSHE Day or to be taught over 6 PSHE / Citizenship lessons to a class. Contents of Fake News Project Bundle Fake News - Newspaper Project walk through PowerPoint for Teachers and Students (Including Extra Teacher notes & assessment Criteria) Specific student help resources & student templates for the Fake News - Newspaper Project Project success student feedback sheets (Matched against a detailed tiered five level project success criteria (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber) Peer assessment voting tokens (3 types) Teacher project tracker sheets Student project planning Brief + project development flowchart Project based learning reflection Slides CPD - Teacher Top Tips for project based Learning BONUS: Role of the Media workbooklet for students to complete (3 lessons worth of materials) Project certificate templates (Themed to the project and in two different sizes) Graduation assessment rewards (Themed to the project and in five styles to match students levels (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber) Our Philosophy We aim to help you equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning. our PSHE 2020 Products come ‘Ready-to-Teach’ with everything you need to teach fun and creative lessons. Our products are teacher-designed, classroom tested & student approved. You may want to get a head start on your PSHE 2020 planning by downloading our COMPLETE SECONDARY Curriculum Audit Bundle of Resources here: SECONDARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT Or our COMPLETE PRIMARY Version here: PRIMARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT These tools will literally save you days if not weeks of planning. If you want to learn more about Project Based Learning then this resource is perfect CPD on Project Based Learning

How do we distinguish between real news and fake news? How are misinformation and untrue rumours spread through the media? Download this free pack to find out.

This informative 38-slide assembly is the perfect way to challenge your students in considering where they get their news, what to believe and the reliability of social media. At a time when most young people rely on news from social media sites, it is important we provide students with the key information regarding what is and is not to be trusted when it comes to the news. The Assembly covers: • What is fake news? • Types of fake news • Where does fake news come from and how does it spread? • Fact of Fictions quiz • Top Tips when it comes to fake news • Informative videos and Reflection Please also visit my TES Assembly Store where over 100 assemblies are available on a huge range of topics.

Description This package includes two worksheets and a editable PowerPoint presentation that gives the teacher definitions for Misinformation and fake news. The PowerPoint also includes different tasks for students to complete. Great lesson linking E-Safety. Misinformation and Fake news. Could be used as a standalone lesson or as part of a E-Safety curriculum. The PowerPoint can be edited. Includes: Microsoft PowerPoint 2 links to YouTube videos 3 separate tasks for students to complete including Pair tasks Discussion tasks quick fire writing tasks poster task as the finale Product information guide Teacher guidance in the note section at the bottom of the page Features include Questions PowerPoint of definitions set out as both a teaching tool Definitions set out to be used as Posters Use of videos Tasks for students to complete (Pair tasks, Discussion tasks and physical hand in task) Editable sections - PowerPoint only All text (font, colours, sizes) Addition slides Any issues please contact missgarnercomputerscience@gmail.com any time and I am happy to help or add future features.

This resource is designed for KS3 but may be suitable for a wider audience. Pupils are helped and challenged to evaluate information about the coronavirus, to evaluate sources and spot fake news . It is based on the NC KS3 requirement to understand ways to use technology responsibly. They are also transferable skills in critical digital literacy (CDL). It is a self contained workbook which can be printed or completed electronically. It has two extension activities which require Internet access. I have completed many resources on CDL for all key stages. Please feel free to get in touch.

CHECK OUT OUR MORE RECENT DEMOCRACY AND BREXIT RESOURCE HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/brexit-and-democracy-debate-should-the-uk-have-a-second-referendum-12068930 Everyone is talking about 'fake news’ at the moment, after it became such a big thing during the American election. People accuse it of changing the election results and of deceiving the public. This 6-session scheme of work explores fake news, and teaches students how to spot fake news and challenge what they hear in the media. These fully-planned, interactive and multi-media resources help to develop your students’ critical thinking and literacy skills and to embed cognitively challenging conversations in your classrooms.

Covers Social Media, Body Image, Pornography & Relationships in 3 lessons. Online resource called ‘Fake News’ for Year 8 students. Sign-up for a free membership to view all lessons before purchasing. Stream direct from our website for £50 for 12 months access (also included full access to all Year 7 and Year 9-11 resources). Follow-on material and detailed teacher notes included. Please mention to your PSHE Lead if you like the look of our programme. Apologies that this is not a free resource but we are not able to advertise as a paid resource on this platform. We are a charity & our fee just covers our costs to provide the programme to schools.