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In this unit, children learn about the important role of the media (local and national newspapers, magazines, television, film, radio and the internet) in communicating topical local and national news and information to the public. The role of the media will be relevant whenever children explore a problem, issue or event in citizenship. The broad range of teaching and learning activities in this unit can be adapted for different year groups.
Through a range of activities, children have opportunities to develop skills of enquiry and communication as they discuss and analyse a variety of media. They discuss issues of topical and personal interest in the local or national news, and compare the different ways that a news story is presented in different publications. By considering how social issues are treated in popular soap operas, children explore a range of different values and attitudes. They draw on their learning about the media and use their decision-making skills when they take part in making a news sheet, newspaper or news programme or website that is made available to the school and wider community.
The activities in this unit link with work in English, history and geography. Some links are indicated in the 'Points to note' section.
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