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  • Year 10

Summary - what makes a healthy online relationship?

In this lesson we will look at what makes a healthy online relationship. We will look at how you can help yourself and manage your life online. We will also look at communication rules as well as limiting time to a reasonable level. If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting the lesson.

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Lesson 7 of 7
  • Year 10

Summary - what makes a healthy online relationship?

In this lesson we will look at what makes a healthy online relationship. We will look at how you can help yourself and manage your life online. We will also look at communication rules as well as limiting time to a reasonable level. 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

  1. Does not affect real life relationships negatively
  2. Does not become obsessive or problematic
  3. Sensible amounts of time online
  4. Open and transparent on both sides

Content guidance

  • Contains distressing content.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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4 Questions

Q1.
Over half of all teenagers have been exposed to inappropriate content on social media.

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
What are the potential issue of spending too much time on social media? (There may be multiple answers).

A headache
Correct answer: Addiction
Correct answer: Mental health Issues

Q3.
In what year is it predicted romantic online relationships will overtake traditional relationships?

2025
Correct answer: 2035
2045

Q4.
Which of the following can be positives on online communication?

Correct answer: Can do group chats.
Correct answer: Can speak to people whenever you want.
Don't ever have to leave the house.
Lack of physical interaction.

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5 Questions

Q1.
How long does the average person spend on Facebook each day?

28 mins.
Correct answer: 38 mins.
48 mins.

Q2.
What is the name of the chemical that the body releases when you get a like on social media?

Correct answer: Dopamine.
Glutamate.
Oestrogen.
Serotonin.

Q3.
Which of the following could be seen as problematic online behaviour? (There may be multiple answers)

Correct answer: Abusing people.
Correct answer: Anxiety from missing out.
Correct answer: Impact on real life.
Using a fitness app.

Q4.
Which of the following is used the most by 16-24 year olds?

Correct answer: Emails.
Online doctors.
Playing games.
Reading news.

Q5.
Which of the following is a good rule to use when going on the internet?

Correct answer: Limit your time on social media.
Only read your news from social media.
Only speak to people if they speak to me.