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Year 1
Scary videos online
I can explain what to do if I see videos that scare or worry me online.
New
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Year 1
Scary videos online
I can explain what to do if I see videos that scare or worry me online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- People can use the internet to watch a variety of content.
- Some things online are not made for children.
- Scary things online might make us worried, upset or angry.
- It is not our fault if we see scary things online.
- If we see scary things online we should tell an adult we trust.
Keywords
Online - using the internet
Scary - something that makes us feel frightened
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Common misconception
Filters keep children completely safe.
Although internet filters can be a useful tool for protecting young people, they cannot block out all harmful material and can give a false sense of security to parents and carers.
Make sure you remain positive about the online world, even when warning against the risks.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Licence
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except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Starter quiz
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who should we speak to if we are worried about something?
a stranger
a best friend
Q2.
Online means using the ...
Q3.
Which digital devices can we use to go online?
a remote control
a book
Q4.
You should come offline if your trusted adult tells you to. True or false?
Q5.
Everyone goes online. True or false?
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Some people enjoy watching videos online. True or false?
Q2.
A can help you if you see something scary online.
Q3.
Children should watch everything online. True or false?
Q4.
What should you do if you see something scary online?
show your friend
keep it to yourself
continue watching
Q5.
How might we feel if we watch a scary video online?
excited
happy
Q6.
What can internet filters do?
turn the sound off digital devices
make the internet faster