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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe how to search over multiple platforms and be aware of the accuracy of the results presented.
- Describe some of the methods used to persuade people to buy online.
- Explain the difference between fact, opinion and belief and recognise these online.
- Explain what a bot is and give examples of different bots.
- Explain some positive and negative distractions of using technology and small strategies for reducing the time spent on technology.
Suggested prior learning
Online safety: Year 3
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Lessons
Lesson 1: What happens when I search online?
Lesson 2: How do companies encourage us to buy online?
Lesson 3: Fact, opinion or belief?
Lesson 4: What is a bot?
Lesson 5: What is my #TechTimetable like?
Key skills
- Understanding why some results
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Some of the
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y4 Online safety
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y4: Online safety: Year 4
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Online safety: Year 4 unit.
Subject resources
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Other links
Education for a Connected World:
Managing online information – search and accuracy, advertising, opinions and beliefs and AI.
Health, well-being and lifestyle – technology as a distraction and time limits for technology.
Suggested next steps
Online safety: Year 5
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