ks4-ai, data and digital decisions

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Lesson Plan

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Parent Guide

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About the resource

Summary

This comprehensive KS4 resource bundle focuses on understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) and data influence information and digital content.
Aligned with the England National Curriculum for Computing, English, and Citizenship, it develops critical media literacy skills, emphasising the evaluation of AI-generated content, fake images, misinformation, and bias.
The bundle includes clear success criteria, key vocabulary, and addresses common misconceptions about AI and data.
It supports cross-curricular teaching by integrating critical reading, ethical digital citizenship, and statistical analysis.
Anchored in the First News Media & Information Literacy Framework, it equips students to critically assess digital sources, handle manipulated media, and understand their responsibilities when using AI tools.
Ideal for KS4 teachers, this resource enhances pupils’ ability to navigate complex digital environments, recognise AI’s role in shaping information, and promotes responsible, informed engagement with technology and media.

UK Region

England.

Learning Overview

Learning Objective

To understand how AI and data shape information and content.

Learning Focus

Explore how AI can create fake images, videos, or news.
Learn how to question AI-generated content and use AI responsibly for research.

Success Criteria

I know that AI can be helpful, but can also be used to create fake images, videos or news.
I know that data and statistics can be presented in ways that hide the full picture or mislead.
I can describe how AI can shape or distort what I see, and use it to access good information.

Learning Domain

Domain 1 - Being Informed.