CitizenshipYears 7–9

Media literacy and misinformation

Learn Media literacy and misinformation for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Not everything published is reliable. Ask who wrote it, why, when, and what evidence backs it.

  2. 2

    Warning signs: no named author, strong emotional language, no sources, an unfamiliar site, or a claim only one place is making.

  3. 3

    What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

  4. 4

    Recommendation algorithms show you more of what you already engage with, which can narrow what you see — sometimes called a filter bubble.

  5. 5

    A graph can mislead without a single false number — by starting the y-axis above zero, a tiny difference can be made to look enormous.

  6. 6

    A post makes you feel instantly furious. What is the sensible first step?

  7. 7

    How can a graph mislead without false data?

Practise Media literacy and misinformation with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.