Online worries
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to identify online worries and how to seek help from a trusted adult.
Key learning points
- We can see and hear upsetting things online.
- If we are in danger, our body will often warn us.
- We each feel worries in different ways, for example, in our tummy or by feeling hot.
- If we get a funny feeling in our tummy, we should tell a trusted adult .
Keywords
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe who can help us
Safe - something that won't hurt us
Dangerous - something that could hurt or upset us
Common misconception
Children are powerless online.
Children should know that they have the power to turn off their digital devices, say no and ask for help from a trusted if they are ever scared or worried.
Teacher tip
Make a list of trusted adults in school and at home that the pupils can turn to for help.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
a smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or smartwatch
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
using the internet
Q2.We should feel online.
Q3.What things might make us feel worried online?
Q4.What should we do if we see something online that makes us worried?
Q5.What can we do online?
Q6.How would someone feel if they were playing a game online that their trusted adult had approved?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
thinking about something bad or upsetting
something that could hurt or upset us
something that won't hurt us
Q2.We might see or hear things online.
Q3.How might our body tell us that we are feeling worried?
Q4.What should we do if we get a funny feeling in our tummy when we are online?
Q5.Children can turn their digital device off and ask for help if they are feeling worried online. True or false?
Q6.How can we stay safe online?
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