
Keeping data safe online, Phishing scams and the “Dark Web” . PSHE Lesson. Editable 25 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
To understand the importance of keeping personal online data safe
To learn about online fraud and be aware of different types of online scams and tricks.
To identify why the dark web can be so dangerous
Some Key Terms Covered
Vishing, Phishing, Smishing, Fraud, Illegality, ID theft, Financial loss, Dark Web, Open Web
PSHE (Assessment) Objectives
My personal online data is safe and protected
I can recognise an online scam email when I see one
I know how to protect myself and my family from being a victim of online fraud
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Mindfulness Extension Activities
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ T2 - Internet Safety & Harmful Behaviour (Statutory 2020 Health)
⟴ T3 - Online and the Media (Statutory 2020 RSE)
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Living in the Wider World KS4 H10
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