Choosing what you do online
I can describe what I can do online and explain what to do if I see something online that worries or scares me.
Choosing what you do online
I can describe what I can do online and explain what to do if I see something online that worries or scares me.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are lots of things we can do online.
- Many people enjoy watching online content.
- Not everyone goes online a lot.
- Some online things can be upsetting or confusing for children.
- If we see something online that worries or scares us, we should stop watching and tell a trusted adult.
Keywords
Online - using the internet
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Scared - feeling afraid or worried about what might happen
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe who can help us
Common misconception
Everybody uses the internet.
Although by the end of primary school, more than 90% of children will be active users of the internet, many children do not have access due to financial issues or parental choices. In year 1, many children will not use the internet often.
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Choosing what you do online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Choosing what you do online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
5 Questions
using the internet
someone we know offline who can make us feel safe
thinking about something bad or upsetting