Where Does Information Come From?

• Social media.

• This KS3 resource bundle explores the origin and motivations behind media and information, focusing on social media’s role in shaping public opinion and user behaviour.

• Aligned with the national curriculum for Computing, English, and Citizenship, it develops students' critical media literacy, including understanding different information sources, recognising bias, assessing reliability, and exploring ethical digital citizenship.

• The bundle features engaging lessons centred on social media’s impact on mental health, the contrast between professional journalism and user-generated content, and the influence of artificial intelligence on media creation.

• Key topics include media literacy, misinformation, AI in media, digital detox strategies, and the motivations behind sharing information online.

• This resource supports discussion, research, and creative activities designed for a 30-minute lesson, helping students critically evaluate how social media connects or isolates us and fosters safe, positive online communities.

• Perfect for teachers seeking comprehensive, curriculum-linked media literacy teaching materials.

• The lesson should be designed to fit within a 30 minute timeframe.

• England.

• To understand the origin and motivations behind media and information.

• Explore where information comes from, why it’s created, and the differences between journalists’ reporting and public contributions.

• Introduce how AI can create or shape information.

• I know that information can come from lots of different places.

• I know that news written by journalists is different from things shared by the public.

• I know that information can be created with artificial intelligence (AI).

• Domain 1 - Being Informed.