Dangers to watch out for in the online space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the warning signs of unhealthy behaviour.
Key learning points
- Unhealthy behaviour tends to follow certain patterns.
- We can identify patterns to avoid unhealthy relationships.
- Unhealthy behaviour includes manipulation tactics.
- Manipulation tactics can be hard to spot.
- Manipulative behaviour sometimes begins with apparently positive actions, such as gift-giving and flattery.
Keywords
Relationship - the connection between people
Unhealthy - not good for us
Behaviour - the things that someone does and says
Manipulation - influencing someone's emotions to make them do something
Tactic - the method to achieve something
Common misconception
It is easy to tell if someone is being manipulative.
Manipulators often begin with behaviour that appears positive - for example, flattery, love-bombing and gift-giving. However, this can lead to controlling behaviour later in the relationship.
Teacher tip
Link this lesson to those in the units about power and healthy relationships.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the correct definition.
a positive feeling towards somebody
a sign that a relationship is healthy
the things that someone does and says
Q2.What should we not share online?
Q3.When might we need a trusted adult to help us to report or block something online?
Q4.People we meet online are strangers. True or false?
Q5.What should we do if something goes wrong online?
Q6.Some people might try to us to get information online.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
the connection between people
not good for us
influencing someone’s emotions to make them do something
the method to achieve something
Q2.What behaviour might someone show in an unhealthy relationship?
Q3.Which of the following are examples of manipulation tactics?
Q4.Manipulation tactics are easy to spot. True or false?
Q5.Spotting red flags in someone's behaviour can help us avoid unhealthy relationships. Yes or no?
Q6.What should we do if we spot red flags in someone's behaviour?
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