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What is Media Bias?

Learning to effectively navigate the media landscape is a vital life skill for all young people. A recent Ofcom report stated that 32% of young people believe all or most of what they see on social media to be true and 66% thought the same for news apps.

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During this lesson students explore what bias within the media is and how it differs from fake news. They consider the impact bias can have on individuals and society and learn how to identify bias in a range of media contexts.

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