How the online world is different to real life

In this lesson, we will learn about the similarities and differences between reality and the online world.

How the online world is different to real life

In this lesson, we will learn about the similarities and differences between reality and the online world.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Similarity and differences
  2. Opportunities online - curating the information we present

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
If you post something on the internet, who may be able to see it?
Correct answer: Anyone
Just yourself
Only your family
Only your friends
Q2.
Who can you share your passwords with?
Correct answer: Nobody - you should keep them to yourself
Your family
Your friends
Your teacher
Q3.
You need to create a password for a website. What should you use?
A nickname that your friends call you (e.g. jumpingjacks)
Correct answer: A random word, number and punctuation combination (e.g. 1cecr3am!)
Part of your name and number (e.g. jack123)
Your full name (e.g. jacksmith)
Q4.
Who should you accept a friend request from online?
A friend of a friend
Anyone
Correct answer: Only from people you definitely know
Someone you think you've met before
Q5.
You've gone on a gaming website and it asks you to download a link before you play. What should you do?
Ask your friends what to do
Don't download it, it must be illegal
Download it anyway
Correct answer: Show the link to an adult and ask them if it's safe

5 Questions

Q1.
What might someone do if they steal your identity?
Earn lots of money and leave it in your bank account.
Correct answer: Try to access your bank account or set up a loan in your name.
Try to give you all the credit for their hard work.
Q2.
Why should you be careful when using file sharing sites?
The person sharing the file can see your name and address.
The person sharing the file will send you a bill.
Correct answer: You might be downloading malware.
Q3.
What term describes the act of winding someone up online?
Phishing
Posting
Correct answer: Trolling
Q4.
What name would you give to an email attachment that may harm your computer?
Correct answer: Malware
Phishing
Spam
Q5.
What software can you use to avoid getting viruses?
Correct answer: Anti-virus software
Disk cleanup software
Firewall software

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Internet safety and harms: Reality vs the online world

RSHE (PSHE)