Children and young people make friends everywhere they go -- including online. But are all of these friendships the same? How can children and young people start online friendships and also learn ways to stay safe? Help your learners understand both the benefits and the risks of online-only friendships.
Key Vocabulary: benefit · private information · risk Show definitions
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Warm-Up: Who Do You Chat With?
5 mins.Compare and Contrast: Two Scenarios
20 mins.Evaluate: Benefits and Risks
10 mins.Wrap-Up: Finish the Story
10 mins.What You'll Need
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Lesson last updated: January 2021