Safety and online safety
Staying safe online: private profiles, strong passwords and scams, and emergency numbers. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
Know it already? Jump straight to the quiz
Online
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| A stranger messages you | Show it to a trusted adult |
| Someone posts a photo of you that upsets you | Tell an adult straight away |
| Someone targets you online again and again (cyberbullying) | Save the evidence and tell an adult |
| You want to post something | Post something safe, like a picture of your drawing; it stays online a long time |
A screen-time limit is a boundary on how long you use a screen. A bystander in cyberbullying is someone who sees it happening.
In the real world
- A stranger offers a lift? Say no and find an adult you know.
- Strange pills or a package: don’t touch, call an adult.
- Fire? Leave the building and call for help. A broken wire at school: stay away and tell a teacher.
- The seatbelt holds you in place in an accident. Walk with a friend; play where an adult can see you.
Remember this and test yourself
- Never share your address or phone number online; set your profile to private.
- Strong password: letters, numbers and symbols together; share it only with a parent or guardian.
- A scam message tries to get your money or details; ask an adult before you click a link.
- Someone from an online game wants to meet you? Refuse and tell an adult.
- Police 10111, ambulance 10177.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Before you post: would I show this to my granny AND a stranger? No? Don’t post it.
Important words
First say what the word means, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
True or false?
Read the question and the answer. Is the answer right? Tap True or False.
Now the real quiz!
The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.
Take the quiz: Safety and online safety- Read one part together and ask your child to tell it back in their own words.
- The ticks (“I know this”) are saved on this device only. We never ask for names or emails.
Follows CAPS for Grade 5 Life Skills. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.