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

  1. What we see may not reflect reality
  2. Unrealistic and false representations of wealth, success, friends etc
  3. 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

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5 Questions

Q1.
What should someone do if they’re being bullied online?
Correct answer: Talk to an adult they trust
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
Correct answer: Where you live
Q3.
Which of the following is a simple way to stay safe online?
Don't connect the computer to the internet
Correct answer: Don't give out personal information
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.
Correct answer: It is legal to use file sharing sites, but not if you're downloading the latest blockbuster or best-selling album.
Q5.
What emotions can we feel when online?
Correct answer: Both
Happy
Sad

5 Questions

Q1.
Zoya has developed what from being on social media too much?
Correct answer: Confidence issues
Fame
Self esteem
Q2.
How old do you have to be use Facebook?
11
Correct answer: 13
8
Q3.
What should you think about before posting something online?
Correct answer: All of the above.
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?
Correct answer: When our emotional response becomes completely overpowered.
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.
Correct answer: Limit the amount of time you spend on social media.
Never go on social media.