Starter quiz
- A ______ adult is someone who you would trust.
- 'trusted' ✓
- Which of these are possible examples of adults you might trust?
- an online stranger
- a police officer ✓
- a child in your class
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- Which of the following is the definition of a website?
- 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
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- Which of the following activities might you do online?
- shopping online ✓
- walking in the park for fresh air
- visiting a family member in person
- streaming a television show ✓
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- Which of these devices is likely to be online?
- a fridge
- a laptop ✓
- a toaster
- a smartphone ✓
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- Match the word to the correct definition.
- laptop⇔a computer which is easy to carry around ✓
- desktop computer⇔a device which is not designed to be carried around ✓
- mobile phone⇔a small device used to make calls and communicate ✓
Exit quiz
- What feature would you use to find information on a website?
- 'search bar' ✓
- Match the word to the definition.
- website⇔an online place, for example, a news page or a gaming site ✓
- 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 ✓
- app⇔a programme on a phone or tablet ✓
- What is the main purpose of online advertisements?
- to make you want to buy things ✓
- to provide entertainment
- to inform the you about current news
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- If you see something online which makes you feel upset or unsafe, you should ...
- tell a trusted adult. ✓
- share the link with your friend.
- keep it a secret.
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Worksheet
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Websites and apps have common features.
- Websites and apps have links to other online places.
- Websites and apps sometimes have adverts.
- Adverts help websites and apps make money.
- Websites and apps contain may contain links to upsetting and annoying content.
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.
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
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