Identity and Diversity · Social Cohesion

Media and Public Opinion

Investigating how the media influences perceptions of identity and civic issues.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide what is considered 'fake news'?
  2. 2How does social media affect our ability to have respectful civic debates?
  3. 3What is the impact of media bias on democratic elections?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C8S02
Year: Year 8
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Identity and Diversity
Period: Social Cohesion

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