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
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Not everything published is reliable. Ask who wrote it, why, when, and what evidence backs it.
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Warning signs: no named author, strong emotional language, no sources, an unfamiliar site, or a claim only one place is making.
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What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
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Recommendation algorithms show you more of what you already engage with, which can narrow what you see — sometimes called a filter bubble.
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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.
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A post makes you feel instantly furious. What is the sensible first step?
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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.