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QCA

Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3-6)

Unit 11: In the media - what's the news?

QCA

Where the unit fits in

This unit addresses the following aspects of the non-statutory framework for PSHE and citizenship at key stage 2:

Key stage 2

1a

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events
2e to reflect on spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, using imagination to understand other people's experiences
2k to explore how the media present information
4b
5a, 5g, 5h

Other aspects of the programme of study will be addressed, depending on what news stories are studied.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What's in the news?
2. Making the news - informing our community
3. How do the media present social issues?