Online Safety Facts and Myths
Grade 8th Grade · Health · 60 min· 6-8.h.5.1.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can distinguish between facts and myths related to online safety.
Warm-Up Video
BBC Learning English · 6:28
Digital Literacy – Staying safe online
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
It is important to be careful online, both in your personal life and as a distance learner, to maintain safety and security.
- 2
Data protection refers to the laws that relate to control over, access to, and use of data stored in computers.
- 3
To stay safe online, use strong passwords, only provide personal details to secure websites that begin with https, and be aware of scams and phishing.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“State whether each of the following statements is a fact or a myth regarding online safety: 1. A website with 'https' in the address bar is always safe. 2. It is safe to share your password with a close friend. 3. Using a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols makes a strong password. 4. You should always click on links in emails from unknown senders.”
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