an effect used on a photo or video to alter the way you look

how we see, think or feel about our body, including our shape, size and appearance

to make hurtful comments about a person's appearance, body shape or size

Time online and body image

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit explores the impact of online time on learning, self-confidence, body image, and sleep, and provides strategies for planning and managing online activities.

Media influence: What's a healthy way to spend my time online?

Language which has the power to offend including terms of racist or ethnic abuse, sexual and sexist abuse, abuse relating to sexuality, pejorative terms aimed at illness or disabilities and derogatory or inappropriate use of holy names or religious terms.

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 distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

how we see, think or feel about our body, including our shape and size

to make hurtful comments about a person's appearance or body shape

Match the word to the correct definition.

Many celebrities and influencers use filters or editing tools to change their appearance online. Why might this be a problem?

What word is used to describe the fact that we all have qualities and features that are individual to us?

It is ok to body shame someone if you are showing concern.

It is ok to body shame someone if you don't think someone looks good.

It is ok to body shame someone in person but not online.

It is never ok to body shame someone in person or online.

Which of the following statements about body shaming is accurate?

remind them that online images aren’t always real

encourage them to compare themselves to influencers

ignore their concerns and change the subject

What is the best way to support a friend who is feeling insecure about their appearance because of social media?

We should all try to look like influencers online.

If you don’t look like people online, you should change your appearance.

Which of these statements is true about body image?

any time spent on a digital device with a screen

a light from screens that can keep you awake

to talk, play or spend time with friends, family or new people

Short videos can cause constant {{}} bursts.

True or false? Everyone uses the internet in the same way.

increased opportunities for social connection

potential sleep disruption and reduced focus

Which of these is a negative impact of long-term internet use?

Which of these online activities are productive?

To view this lesson, you must be in year 7 and above

Language may offend

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

Time online and body image

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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