Countering Conspiracy Theories and Extremism
Students consider the risks that conspiracy theories and extremism pose to individuals and society, their relationship to the Internet and social media, and what draws people to these ways of thinking and behaving.
Confronting Misinformation, Disinformation and Mal-information
Students learn about different types of false, misleading and manipulative content in circulation, and consider what they can do to avoid believing in, and sharing, such content.
Exploring the Impact of Social Media
Students explore how social media has changed the way people consume information and reflect on their social media use.
Understanding the News
Students develop as critical consumers of news content by thinking about the purpose of the news, whether or not it is impartial and independent, and about their own consumption of news media
Examining Bias and Representation in the Media
Students understand how biases can manifest in media content before considering the impact of media representation.
Introducing Media Literacy
Students explore the importance of media literacy and of being critical consumers of the media. They also begin to consider how the media people consume impacts them and society.
Antisemitic Conflation: What Is the Impact of Conflating All Jews with the Actions and Policies of the Israeli Government?
Students start with the universal and move to the particular to learn about conflation as a manifestation of antisemitism.
Celebrating Black History Drop Down Day
Virtual
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will consider the importance of Black history and learn about important Black British figures. This event is for teachers in the UK.
Holocaust Memorial Day (UK): Moving Beyond the Curriculum to Explore Ordinary People
On-Demand
Virtual
This one-hour webinar provided ideas, inspiration, and resources for how to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Haitian Migrants at the US–Mexico Border
This mini-lesson uses images and firsthand accounts of Haitian migrants to humanize the events happening at the US–Mexico border and give shape and nuance to the news.
Confronting Islamophobia
Students explore the roots of Islamophobia, reflect on its human cost and its impact on those who experience it, and start thinking about the importance of standing up against Islamophobia.