The internet
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Why this why now
As pupils become more independent in their use of technology and begin exploring the online world, it is the right time to develop both their technical understanding and their ability to use the internet safely. This unit introduces the internet as a network of networks and explains that the World Wide Web is one part of it. Pupils learn to evaluate online content for honesty, accuracy and reliability, recognising the consequences of false information. This learning builds the foundations for responsible, informed participation in a connected world.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise and can describe how IT is used both in school and the world around them.
- Pupils can explain what a digital device is and the benefits that come from the interconnections with other devices.
- Pupils recognise the the potential and risks of using online technology.
Threads
Why this why now
As pupils become more independent in their use of technology and begin exploring the online world, it is the right time to develop both their technical understanding and their ability to use the internet safely. This unit introduces the internet as a network of networks and explains that the World Wide Web is one part of it. Pupils learn to evaluate online content for honesty, accuracy and reliability, recognising the consequences of false information. This learning builds the foundations for responsible, informed participation in a connected world.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise and can describe how IT is used both in school and the world around them.
- Pupils can explain what a digital device is and the benefits that come from the interconnections with other devices.
- Pupils recognise the the potential and risks of using online technology.
The internet
In this unit pupils will recognise the internet as a network of networks. They will learn that the World Wide Web is part of the internet. They will evaluate online content to decide how honest, accurate, or reliable it is, and understand the consequences of false information.
6 lessons in unit
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