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LESSON

Online Risk Radar

How can we identify and respond to online risks?

When is that too-good-to-be-true offer actually a warning sign? Help students recognize the subtle and obvious signals of online risks, teaching them to recognize their red flag feelings and protect their personal information. This lesson helps students develop practical strategies for navigating digital spaces with confidence and awareness.

Objectives

  • Identify common warning signs of online risks
  • Recognize and respond to red flag feelings when we encounter suspicious online situations
  • Apply strategies to protect their personal information online

Vocabulary

Online Risk · Warning Sign · Red Flag Feelings · Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Online Risk a potential danger or harmful situation you might encounter when using the internet or devices
Warning Sign a clue that tells us something might be an online risk
Red Flag Feelings when something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) any information that can be used to identify someone, like full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or even photos
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A green background with a hand mouse cursor with letter (mail) icons floating around.
Time
20 mins.

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