Media Navigator: Fantasy and Reality Primary
Students investigate the gap between curated online personas and real life. This lesson explores how social media often presents an idealised version of reality and helps students develop the critical thinking skills to distinguish between fantasy and reality in digital content.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Identify examples of fantasy versus reality in social media content
Outcome 2:
Understand the techniques used to create idealised online images
Outcome 3:
Analyse the impact of unrealistic social media portrayals on self-image and mental health
Outcome 4:
Develop strategies for engaging more critically with online content
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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