How to search online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how to search the internet safely and effectively.
Key learning points
- We can type things into search bars to find information online.
- What we type is very important.
- We need to spell words correctly to find the things we want.
- If we see something that makes us upset, unsure or worried, we should ask a trusted adult for help.
Keywords
Internet - a network connecting digital devices across the world
Online - using the internet
World Wide Web - the websites on the internet
Information - facts about something or someone
Search bar - the box where you type in something you want to find online
Common misconception
The tnternet understands what we are thinking.
Because the tnternet is increasingly intuitive and often autocompletes and autocorrects our searches, it can be easy to assume that it understands us as people. However, we must be specific when typing search queries.
Teacher tip
Demonstrate both effective and ineffective web searching throughout the lesson to help pupils understand how to do it. Perform a test run before the lesson to ensure search results are age appropriate.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
using the internet
a network connecting digital devices across the world
thinking about something bad or upsetting
Q2.What can we do online?
Q3.Some people might try to us online.
Q4.Who should we speak to if we see something online that makes us feel worried or upset?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
the websites on the internet
facts about something or someone
the box where you type in something you want to find online
Q2.We can type things into to find something online.
Q3.What should we do when we search things online?
Q4.The internet does understands what we are thinking.
Q5.What should we do if we see something online that makes us feel worried or upset?
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: How to search online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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