Year 10
Catfishing
In this lesson we will learn about Catfishing. We will look at what Catfishing is and how it can impact victims. We will also look at the reason someone may try and Catfish If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting the lesson.
Year 10
Catfishing
In this lesson we will learn about Catfishing. We will look at what Catfishing is and how it can impact victims. We will also look at the reason someone may try and Catfish If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting the lesson.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The definition of 'catfishing' (impersonating or highly exaggerating online identities)
- Why people 'catfish'
- When 'catfishing' becomes a problem - for impersonator and victim
- Identifying an online impersonator
Content guidance
- Contains distressing content.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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4 Questions
Q1.
How can you control the information on your social media feed?
Don't follow anybody.
Follow as many people as possible.
Q2.
Which of the below best describes a social media influencer:
Someone who posts things to make you laugh.
Someone who posts things to try and get you to be their friend.
Q3.
Which of the below best describes Catfishing?
Where someone lies about their age.
Where someone makes a fictional account to target a cyber security firm.
Q4.
What could create alarm bells when looking for a Catfisher? (There may be multiple answers.)
Someone I know adding me.
5 Questions
Q1.
People who Catfish are only after money
True
Q2.
Which of the following are reasons why someone would Catfish? (There may be multiple answers.)
To look at your pictures.
To see your funny memes.
Q3.
Which of the following could be an outcome for the victim? (There may be multiple answers.)
In trouble with the police.
Loss of friends.
Q4.
Which one of the below is a sign of Catfishing?
Has the same likes as you.
Posts silly videos.
Q5.
How can you stop Catfishing? (There may be multiple answers.)
Give them your personal information.
Post lots of pictures on social media.