Risks of unknown people online

In this lesson, we will learn about the risks of unknown people online. This will include the risks of sharing personal information and anything 'compromising'. We will also learn about the risks involved with joining groups promoting extreme views or spreading misinformation. Finally, we will examine the risks associated with meeting people known only in the online world. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What does the term stranger mean?

A person who you have met a few timesA person who you don't knowA person who you are friends with

1/4

Q2.What dangers are posed by unknown people online? Select two answers.

Select two (2) boxes

They may not be the person who you believe them to beThey may someone who you want to remain friends withThey may lead you into risky situationsThey may share a hobby with you

2/4

Q3.Where would you be more likely to talk to unknown people online? Select two answers.

Select two (2) boxes

On a shopping websiteOn a school networkOn a social media platformOn a gaming platform

3/4

Q4.All information that is posted online can be trusted.

TrueFalse

4/4

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does the term stranger mean?

A person who you have met a few timesA person who you don't knowA person who you are friends with

1/4

Q2.What dangers are posed by unknown people online? Select two answers.

Select two (2) boxes

They may not be the person who you believe them to beThey may someone who you want to remain friends withThey may lead you into risky situationsThey may share a hobby with you

2/4

Q3.Where would you be more likely to talk to unknown people online? Select two answers.

Select two (2) boxes

On a shopping websiteOn a school networkOn a social media platformOn a gaming platform

3/4

Q4.All information that is posted online can be trusted.

TrueFalse

4/4

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Risks of unknown people online

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Q1.Which of the following can increase your risk when meeting an unknown person? Select three answers.

Select three (3) boxes

Meeting them in a busy, public placeMeeting them in a quiet, private placeNot telling anyone you are meeting themTelling someone before your meet themGoing aloneGoing with someone else

1/5

Q2.When setting up a new profile, which three things can reduce your risk of sharing personal information to unknown people? (Tick 3 boxes)

Select three (3) boxes

Including your full name and date of birthChoosing a nicknameAdding a profile picture of you in your school uniformUploading a profile picture of your petSetting your security settings higher than the recommended settingsSetting your security settings to the recommended settings

2/5

Q3.Even if you set your security settings to the highest, there is still a risk that unknown people can get hold of your personal information.

TrueFalse

3/5

Q4.If you think someone is at risk online, what should you do?

Talk to them and ask them to speak to a trusted adult.Talk to a trusted adult and tell them that you are worried about your friendMention it to your friend but leave them to do what they want to do

4/5

Q5.Misinformation is easily spread online. This is used by extremist groups. What could you do to reduce this?

Share information with friends because you agreeShare information with people because you are surprisedCheck to see if the information is accurate before sharing

5/5

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Risks of unknown people online

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which of the following can increase your risk when meeting an unknown person? Select three answers.

Select three (3) boxes

Meeting them in a busy, public placeMeeting them in a quiet, private placeNot telling anyone you are meeting themTelling someone before your meet themGoing aloneGoing with someone else

1/5

Q2.When setting up a new profile, which three things can reduce your risk of sharing personal information to unknown people? (Tick 3 boxes)

Select three (3) boxes

2/5

Q3.Even if you set your security settings to the highest, there is still a risk that unknown people can get hold of your personal information.

TrueFalse

3/5

Q4.If you think someone is at risk online, what should you do?

Talk to them and ask them to speak to a trusted adult.Talk to a trusted adult and tell them that you are worried about your friendMention it to your friend but leave them to do what they want to do

4/5

Q5.Misinformation is easily spread online. This is used by extremist groups. What could you do to reduce this?

Share information with friends because you agreeShare information with people because you are surprisedCheck to see if the information is accurate before sharing

5/5

Lesson summary: Risks of unknown people online

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This was the final lesson in the unit Online and media: Harmful contact.

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