Learning objective

  • To understand that not all emails are genuine.

Success criteria

  • I can recognise when an email might be
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Statutory guidance

RSE

Internet and safety

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Odd one out and give the children some time to discuss which image does not belong and why.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have the Presentation: Fake emails visible on the board to refer to during the lesson.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should think about different ways that fake emails can be explained to different audiences and ways people can avoid getting fake emails.

 

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: sending an email that describes some

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Vocabulary definitions

  • fake

    Not real.

  • phishing

    Trying to get information from people through a fake email.

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Sarah Huggins

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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young people and creates…
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