How to search online
I can describe how to search the Internet safely and effectively.
How to search online
I can describe how to search the Internet safely and effectively.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can type things into search bars to find information online.
- What we type is very important.
- We need to spell words correctly to find the things we want.
- If we see something that makes us upset, unsure or worried, we should ask a trusted adult for help.
Keywords
Internet - a network connecting digital devices across the world
Online - using the Internet
World Wide Web - the websites on the Internet
Information - words and pictures that we can use to understand something
Search bar - the box where you type in something you want to find online
Common misconception
The Internet understands what we are thinking.
Because the Internet is increasingly intuitive and often autocompletes and autocorrects our searches, it can be easy to assume that it understands us as people. However, we must be specific when typing search queries.
To help you plan your year 2 rshe (pshe) lesson on: How to search online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 rshe (pshe) lesson on: How to search 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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Explore more key stage 1 rshe (pshe) lessons from the Media influence: Is everything I see online true? unit, dive into the full secondary rshe (pshe) curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
using the Internet
a network connecting digital devices across the world
thinking about something bad or upsetting
Exit quiz
5 Questions
the websites on the Internet
words and pictures that we can use to understanding something
the box where you type in something you want to find online