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Scary videos online

I can explain what to do if I see videos that scare or worry me online.

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Scary videos online

I can explain what to do if I see videos that scare or worry me online.

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Key learning points

  1. People can use the internet to watch a variety of content.
  2. Some things online are not made for children.
  3. Scary things online might make us worried, upset or angry.
  4. It is not our fault if we see scary things online.
  5. 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.
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5 Questions

Q1.
Who should we speak to if we are worried about something?
Correct answer: a trusted adult
a stranger
a best friend
Q2.
Online means using the ...
Correct Answer: internet
Q3.
Which digital devices can we use to go online?
a remote control
Correct answer: a tablet
a book
Correct answer: a smartphone
Q4.
You should come offline if your trusted adult tells you to. True or false?
Correct Answer: True, Yes, Correct, T
Q5.
Everyone goes online. True or false?
Correct Answer: False, F, No

6 Questions

Q1.
Some people enjoy watching videos online. True or false?
Correct Answer: true, yes, correct, T
Q2.
A can help you if you see something scary online.
Correct Answer: Trusted adult, parent, teacher, carer
Q3.
Children should watch everything online. True or false?
Correct Answer: false, no, incorrect, F
Q4.
What should you do if you see something scary online?
show your friend
keep it to yourself
Correct answer: stop watching
Correct answer: tell a trusted adult
continue watching
Q5.
How might we feel if we watch a scary video online?
excited
Correct answer: worried
happy
Correct answer: upset
Q6.
What can internet filters do?
turn the sound off digital devices
make the internet faster
Correct answer: block things online