posts, videos, reels or articles posted online

false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive; getting the facts wrong by mistake

articles, videos or images that are untrue and are designed to confuse or mislead us

the effect that somebody or something has on the way a person thinks or behaves

The impact of the internet on me

RSHE (PSHE)

Online relationships

Seeking support online

Online data

Work, education and the internet

This unit explores the internet's impact on wellbeing, relationships and opportunities. Pupils critically evaluate online influences, understand risks and benefits of online relationships, learn to seek reliable support, protect personal data, and navigate digital tools for work and education.

Media influence: Is the internet a good influence in our lives?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

References to gangs, knife crime, Child criminal exploitation, county lines.

false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive.

information that you missed when reading it.

information found in the wrong place online.

by increasing the volume on your digital device

by adding a comment saying you don't like it

Which of the following are ways to prevent being shown certain content online?

anything which is against the law to make, engage with or distribute

the effect that something has on the way a person thinks or behaves

Match the word with the correct definition.

information that is accidentally incorrect.

false information spread on purpose to mislead people.

a term for confusing information that no one can understand.

news that is only shared within small, private groups.

All information that we read online is trustworthy.

Some information we read online is trustworthy.

False information on the internet is always the same type.

There are different types of false information online.

Which of the following statements are correct?

Which of the following are consequences of illegal online behaviours?

posts, videos, reels and articles posted online.

the opinions of other people commenting online.

the items that you purchase to access the internet.

What does WWW stand for at the start of a URL?

Social media algorithms show you content based on your past ...

an assumption that influences how you act

a situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with

sensationalised headlines designed to attract clicks to a website

Match the word to the correct definition.

to ensure it aligns with your personal beliefs

to see if it’s popular and has many likes

What is an important reason for checking the source of online information?

to help you go viral by getting the most followers

to be aware of how content you see may be influenced and tailored to you

to understand that everything you see is objective and unbiased

Why is it important to understand how algorithms work on social media?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The impact of the internet on me

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.