What healthy internet use looks like
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe healthy online activity and explain how the internet can connect people.
Key learning points
- There are positive and negative ways to use the internet.
- Going online can be part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
- We need to get a balance of joy, sleep, socialising, exercise and learning.
- Some people use the internet in an unhealthy way.
- The internet can give people the chance to find community.
Keywords
Socialise - to talk or spend time with friends, family or new people
Balance - to have good health in all aspects of your life
Unhealthy - something that is harmful to our health
Common misconception
There is no healthy way to use the internet.
The internet can form part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle if used in the right way. Putting limits on the use of certain apps, or ensuring other responsiblities are completed before going online can make internet use more purposeful.
Teacher tip
When talking about how the internet connects people, it may be useful to show localised sites that can provide support to vulnerable young people. For example, local young carer meet ups, or NHS sites and services that offer mental health support.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
something we can use to help us
a group of people brought together by shared beliefs or location
making sure everyone belongs, can participate and is treated fairly
Q2.What year was the Equality Act passed?
Q3.When someone uses social media a lot, they may start to themselves to others.
Q4.What are some of the impacts of screen time?
Q5.Bullying online could cause a person to feel ...
Q6.Community is important because it can help people to feel more ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
to talk or spend time with friends, family or new people
to have good health in all aspects of your life
something that is harmful to our health
Q2.Going online can be a part of a and healthy lifestyle.
Q3.Which of the following can be a healthy way of using the internet?
Q4.Match the start of the sentence with its end.
isolation.
an example of procrastination.
called an online addiction.
to connect with each other.
Q5.Which of these statements is correct?
Q6.How are online communities helpful?
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