Feeling safe online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how I should feel online and explain how to stay safe online.
Key learning points
- We should feel safe if we are online.
- Even if we are having fun, we could still be in danger.
- Bad things can happen online.
- If we are worried online, we should tell an adult we trust.
Keywords
Safe - something that won't hurt us
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Common misconception
Children have to understand what is happening to know when to get help.
At this age, online safety is largely a matter of following our "gut feeling", using our emotions and intuition to keep us safe. This is in addition to basic rules about avoiding strangers and seeking support from trusted adults.
Teacher tip
Suggest how pupils can report a concern they have in the future. For example, by suggesting trusted adults they can talk to at school.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
using the internet
a smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Q2.What can we do online?
Q3.Why do some people not go online?
Q4.Who should we tell if we see something online that makes us worried?
Q5.We should make good about what we do online.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
thinking about something bad or upsetting
something that won't hurt us
something that can cause us harm
Q2.Everyone should feel online.
Q3.What things might make us worried online?
Q4.What should we do if we see something online that makes us feel worried?
Q5.It’s important to always ask a before going online.
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling safe online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling safe online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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