People on the internet
I can explain why it is important to be respectful and know what to do if I see someone being unkind online.
People on the internet
I can explain why it is important to be respectful and know what to do if I see someone being unkind online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Anyone in the world could go online.
- Being kind online is just as important as being kind offline.
- Inappropriate behaviour and comments can hurt our feelings.
- We should be respectful and kind.
- If someone is not being kind, we should stop talking to them and tell a trusted adult.
Keywords
Post - in this context, to put something online, such as a video, image or text
Inappropriate - when something is not suitable or right
Behaviour - the things that someone does and says
Comments - the things people write or say about someone or something
Common misconception
Children have a clear conception of who uses the online space.
Children at this age will struggle to understand the enormous size of the internet.
To help you plan your year 2 rshe (pshe) lesson on: People on the internet, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 rshe (pshe) lesson on: People on the internet, 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 Our online lives: Who should I talk to online? unit, dive into the full secondary rshe (pshe) curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
4 Questions
thinking about something bad or upsetting
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
someone we do not know and do not trust
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when something is not suitable or right
the things that someone does or says
the things people write or say about someone or something