Lesson 1: Online friendships
Understanding some issues related to online friendships, including the impact of their actions.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall from RSE & PSHE, Year 4, Safety and the changing body:
That age restrictions are designed to protect us.
The benefits and risks of sharing material online.
How to help someone with asthma.
What is meant by 'privacy'.
The difference between secrets and surprises.
That not all information on search engines is valuable or reliable.
That change is a part of growing up.
The physical differences between children and adults.
The risks of smoking and the benefits of being a non-smoker.
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