Year 8
Online risks
In this lesson, we will learn about potential risks of being online. This includes people pretending to be someone they are not or someone being abusive. We will also learn about malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to misinformation. We will build up a toolkit of strategies to manage online issues.
Year 8
Online risks
In this lesson, we will learn about potential risks of being online. This includes people pretending to be someone they are not or someone being abusive. We will also learn about malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to misinformation. We will build up a toolkit of strategies to manage online issues.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- People pretending to be someone they are not or being abusive
- Malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to mis-information
- Strategies to manage online issues (blocking, muting, privacy settings etc.)
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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4 Questions
Q1.
What does the term 'risk' mean?
The possibility of something boring happening.
The possibility of something exciting happening.
The possibility of something good happening.
Q2.
What is 'fake news'?
Articles that share false information.
Memes that share false information.
News outlets that share false information.
Webpages that share false information.
Q3.
Spreading fake news is not dangerous.
True
Q4.
Select three types of online abuse.
Praising someone's actions online.
Sending a friend a message to ask if they are well.
5 Questions
Q1.
By what other term is malicious software known as?
Maliciousware
Softmal
Q2.
How can you prevent spreading misinformation online?
Click on the item, share it with your family/friends, check how authentic it is, delete it if it is a fake story.
Click the item, scan the pictures and the first paragraph, share it with your friends and family.
Q3.
What is a digital citizen?
A child who uses the internet
An adult who uses the internet
Q4.
If you are worried about anything online, what should you do?
Ignore it
Tell your friend, block and report
Q5.
What does an antivirus software do to help you?
Checks links that you are opening for any malicious software
Protects your online banking
Protects your passwords and log in details
Warns you if you about to view a suspicious website.