This Computing video supports teachers in leading a creative and thought-provoking lesson where pupils use X-Ray Goggles to alter the code behind real websites. The focus is on raising awareness about fake news and helping children understand how easily online content can be manipulated to appear convincing. Pupils explore the difference between genuine hacking and simple code editing, while learning the basics of HTML tags to create their own humorous or themed “fake news” edits. By experimenting with text and images, children gain hands-on experience with how websites are structured and how media can be misleading.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme of work – videos. It equips teachers with practical guidance on using X-Ray Goggles and helps them deliver lessons that support digital literacy and critical thinking. With suggestions for modelling and class discussion, it offers confidence to explore sensitive themes like misinformation in a safe and engaging way. The lesson builds on prior coding skills and prepares pupils for the final session, where they’ll continue to develop their web editing abilities by adding images to websites.