The online world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe some of the things that happen online and explain what we should not do online.
Key learning points
- There are so many different things to do online.
- We should make good choices about what we do online.
- If we are worried online, we should tell an adult we trust.
Keywords
Online - using the internet
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Choice - a decision about what to do or say
Common misconception
Children are all doing the same things online.
There is a huge variation in how children use the internet. Some don't use it at all and many children may use it to follow their own interests.
Teacher tip
Throughout the school year, keep asking pupils about what they enjoy doing online. Their favourite online activities and interests will likely change as they develop.
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 words to the correct definition.
using the internet
a phone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Q2. everyone goes online.
Q3.What do some people enjoy doing online?
Q4.Who should we tell if we see something online that makes us worried or upset?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definitions.
a decision about what to do or say
thinking about something bad or upsetting
using the internet
Q2.People do things online.
Q3.What are some of things people enjoy doing online?
Q4.It's important to make choices online so that we can stay safe.
Q5.What should we not do online?
Q6.We must always tell a ________ if we see something online that makes us worried or upset.
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The online world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The online world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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