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Understanding what we see online

I can describe ways to stay safe when online.

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Understanding what we see online

I can describe ways to stay safe when online.

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Key learning points

  1. Websites and apps have common features.
  2. Websites and apps have links to other online places.
  3. Websites and apps sometimes have adverts.
  4. Adverts help websites and apps make money.
  5. Websites and apps contain may contain links to upsetting and annoying content.

Keywords

  • Website - an online place: for example, a news page, a gaming site or a video streaming service

  • Link - a word or picture that takes you to a new place if you click or tap it

  • Advertisement - something designed to sell something to you; this is often shortened to ad or advert

  • App - an application on a phone or tablet: for example, we can use apps to play games, chat to people, watch videos or explore the online world

Common misconception

Pupils may not realise that websites and apps often link to other sites.

Remind pupils that it is easy to find ourselves in a new online place and that we can never know what might happen there.


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Use a reputable website to demonstrate the features outlined during the lesson. Always check the website first to ensure it is appropriate. Safeguarding issues should always be reported to your DSL.
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Content guidance

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  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
  • Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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Adult supervision recommended

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6 Questions

Q1.
A adult is someone who you would trust.
Correct Answer: trusted
Q2.
Which of these are possible examples of adults you might trust?
an online stranger
Correct answer: a police officer
a child in your class
Q3.
Which of the following is the definition of a website?
Correct answer: an online place, for example, a news page, a gaming site or a streaming service
a single web page with information on a particular topic
a link to another website
Q4.
Which of the following activities might you do online?
Correct answer: shopping online
walking in the park for fresh air
visiting a family member in person
Correct answer: streaming a television show
Q5.
Which of these devices is likely to be online?
a fridge
Correct answer: a laptop
a toaster
Correct answer: a smartphone
Q6.
Match the word to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:laptop,a computer which is easy to carry around
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a computer which is easy to carry around

Correct Answer:desktop computer,a device which is not designed to be carried around
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a device which is not designed to be carried around

Correct Answer:mobile phone,a small device used to make calls and communicate
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a small device used to make calls and communicate

4 Questions

Q1.
What feature would you use to find information on a website?
Correct Answer: search bar, search
Q2.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:website ,an online place, for example, a news page or a gaming site
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an online place, for example, a news page or a gaming site

Correct Answer:link ,a word or picture that takes you to a new place if you click or tap it
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a word or picture that takes you to a new place if you click or tap it

Correct Answer:advertisement ,something designed to sell something to you
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something designed to sell something to you

Correct Answer:app ,a programme on a phone or tablet
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a programme on a phone or tablet

Q3.
What is the main purpose of online advertisements?
Correct answer: to make you want to buy things
to provide entertainment
to inform the you about current news
Q4.
If you see something online which makes you feel upset or unsafe, you should ...
Correct answer: tell a trusted adult.
share the link with your friend.
keep it a secret.