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Subject area:
Fundamental British Values, Online safety
Age group:
KS 2, KS 3
Resources:
Lesson activity, Lesson plan

This one-hour lesson plan explores why conspiracy theories are more common in times of crisis, why people spread them and how they should be debunked. Topical Talk is a programme by The Economist Educational Foundation which aims to encourage discussions about current affairs for learners aged 9+.

 


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Lesson plan

One-hour lesson plan on conspiracy theories.