AI Fact-Checking Challenge – Free KS3 Computing Starter

Help students understand that confidence is not evidence.

This ready-to-present 15–20 minute KS3 Computing starter teaches students aged 11–14 how to evaluate AI answers using three clear decisions: TRUST, CHECK or REJECT.

Students work through three quick claim challenges, vote, explain their reasoning and then compare their decision with the complete answer. The final slides introduce a memorable STOP–TRACE–CHECK routine and a one-minute exit challenge.

Included:

• 12-slide editable PowerPoint presentation
• Three interactive fact-checking rounds
• Complete answers immediately after every challenge
• Teacher guidance and answer key
• STOP–TRACE–CHECK classroom routine
• One-minute reflection activity
• Source links provided in the speaker notes

Suitable for:

• KS3 Computing
• Digital literacy
• Online safety and misinformation lessons
• Media literacy or PSHE discussions
• Whole-class teaching or paired discussion

No preparation or student accounts are required. Open the PowerPoint in Slide Show mode and present.