In this Key Stage 2 (Elementary School) lesson on - Lockdown and the internet, Students explore the potential dangers posed by spending time online during lockdown, and equip themselves with the tools to tackle these. Please be aware that these lessons deal with some sensitive issues - check out our Home Information Sheet for advice & guidance.

Lockdown and the internet Lesson Presentation

Lockdown and the internet Lesson Plan

In this Key Stage 1 (Elementary School) lesson on - Cybersecurity, To mark Safer Internet Day 2021, students discuss the role cyber security plays in our everyday lives, and make a decision about whether we need to do more to recognise its importance.

1. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

In this Key Stage 2 (Elementary School) lesson on - Internet and friendships, students discuss whether or not the internet is bad for friendships. They will think about ways in which they communicate online and will look at scenarios where the internet has affected a friendship and consider whether it affected it in a good or bad way. 

2. Internet and friendships

Internet and friendships

In this Key Stage 2 (Elementary School) lesson on - Social media, students think about the benefits and drawbacks of social media. They discuss whether under-13s should have Instagram. 

4. Social media

Social media

In this unit on Safer Internet from Votes for Schools, students will explore the following topics: Cybersecurity, Internet and friends, Lockdown and the internet, Social media, Cybersecurity, Internet and friendships, Lockdown and the internet, Social media

Safer Internet

Social Studies

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Online Safety

Lockdown and the internet

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