Year 7
Unhealthy comparisons
In this lesson, we will learn about unhealthy comparisons we make online.
Year 7
Unhealthy comparisons
In this lesson, we will learn about unhealthy comparisons we make online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What we see may not reflect reality
- Unrealistic and false representations of wealth, success, friends etc
- Normal emotions through comparisons online (e.g. jealousy), and when these emotions become problematic
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What should someone do if they’re being bullied online?
There’s nothing they can do, they will just need to put up with it
Threaten the person bullying them
Q2.
To keep safe online, what information should you not post online?
A cartoon image as a profile picture instead of a photo
What you have had for diner
Q3.
Which of the following is a simple way to stay safe online?
Don't connect the computer to the internet
Don't leave the computer on overnight
Q4.
Which of these statements is true?
It is free and legal to download anything you find online.
It is illegal to download from file-sharing sites.
Q5.
What emotions can we feel when online?
Happy
Sad
5 Questions
Q1.
Zoya has developed what from being on social media too much?
Fame
Self esteem
Q2.
How old do you have to be use Facebook?
11
8
Q3.
What should you think about before posting something online?
Could it upset or offend someone who sees it?
Does it break any of the rules of the site that I’m posting on?
Does the post have any personal information that I don’t want everyone knowing?
Is everyone else in the photo or post happy for it to be on the internet?
Would I be happy for this to be on the front page of a newspaper?
Q4.
When can social media become problematic?
When the platform goes down.
When you have nothing else to post.
Q5.
What strategies can I use to stay happy when online?
Get your parents to manage your social media account.
Never go on social media.