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- Year 8
Protecting myself online and seeking support
I can explain how I can protect myself online and how to seek support.
- Year 8
Protecting myself online and seeking support
I can explain how I can protect myself online and how to seek support.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The law protects us from online threats like harassment, grooming and image sharing.
- Personal information should be kept private to stay safe online.
- If something online feels wrong or uncomfortable, it's important to tell a trusted adult.
- Blocking, reporting and privacy settings help protect us and others online.
Keywords
Grooming - when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them for harmful purposes, often leading to abuse or exploitation
Harassment - when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person, making them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset
Common misconception
If I delete something online, no one can find it or see it.
Even if you delete something you have shared online, others may have saved or shared it. Think before posting online and speak to a trusted adult if you make a mistake or feel unsafe.
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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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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A positive relationship can make someone feel...
Q2.Match the words to their correct definitions.
the connection between people
being considerate of others and the world around you
the ways people interact, communicate and behave towards each other
Q3.Emotional is the ability to manage your emotions and think rationally even if you are upset or angry.
Q4.Which of these statements about relationships are correct?
Q5.It is important we set clear for ourselves and respect other people's.
Q6.Which of these are examples of a healthy friendship?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them
when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person
data that tells people something about us, such as, name or D.O.B.