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  • Year 8

Online risks

In this lesson, we will learn about potential risks of being online. This includes people pretending to be someone they are not or someone being abusive. We will also learn about malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to misinformation. We will build up a toolkit of strategies to manage online issues.

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Online risks

In this lesson, we will learn about potential risks of being online. This includes people pretending to be someone they are not or someone being abusive. We will also learn about malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to misinformation. We will build up a toolkit of strategies to manage online issues.

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Key learning points

  1. People pretending to be someone they are not or being abusive
  2. Malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to mis-information
  3. Strategies to manage online issues (blocking, muting, privacy settings etc.)

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

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Adult supervision suggested

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4 Questions

Q1.
What does the term 'risk' mean?

Correct answer: The possibility of something bad happening.
The possibility of something boring happening.
The possibility of something exciting happening.
The possibility of something good happening.

Q2.
What is 'fake news'?

Correct answer: All of the above.
Articles that share false information.
Memes that share false information.
News outlets that share false information.
Webpages that share false information.

Q3.
Spreading fake news is not dangerous.

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
Select three types of online abuse.

Correct answer: Cyber bullying.
Praising someone's actions online.
Sending a friend a message to ask if they are well.
Correct answer: Sharing someone else's personal details.
Correct answer: The spreading of misinformation about someone.

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5 Questions

Q1.
By what other term is malicious software known as?

Maliciousware
Correct answer: Malware
Softmal

Q2.
How can you prevent spreading misinformation online?

Click on the item, share it with your family/friends, check how authentic it is, delete it if it is a fake story.
Correct answer: Click the item, read it carefully, find out more about the author, link address and date before sharing
Click the item, scan the pictures and the first paragraph, share it with your friends and family.

Q3.
What is a digital citizen?

A child who uses the internet
An adult who uses the internet
Correct answer: Anyone who uses the internet

Q4.
If you are worried about anything online, what should you do?

Ignore it
Correct answer: Tell a trusted adult, block and report
Tell your friend, block and report

Q5.
What does an antivirus software do to help you?

Correct answer: All of the above
Checks links that you are opening for any malicious software
Protects your online banking
Protects your passwords and log in details
Warns you if you about to view a suspicious website.