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Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7-9)

Unit 09: The significance of the media in society

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Links with other subjects

PSHE: 3d, 3k in the non-statutory guidelines

English: En2, 5a-d in the programme of study

Geography: 3a, 3c in the programme of study


Sections in this unit

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1. What makes a news story?
2. How is the media used to promote causes and campaigns?
3. How does the media portray sport and its supporters?
4. Should celebrities have a right to privacy?