Computing · Year 4

Searching, Evaluating and Staying Safe Online

💻 ComputingMedium14 min

Story time 📖

Tap play and I''ll read this lesson to you like a story.

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🔍 you are a . Every you go to , you are a . But not every you is ! Some the , some make , and some even try to you. In this you will a who , , and knows what to .

When you into a (a like or that the web for you), the you are called . too many . to what you need. of it like a : 'a is too , but 'a about for 4' you what you want! 📚

How a Super Searcher finds great information step by step.

Tip: Use two or key of a . For , of 'What do eat for their ?', try ' . You can also add 'for to get at the for you!

🗂️ Sort these searches into Vague (not specific enough) or Specific (good search terms). Drag each one into the correct box.

  • animals

  • rainforest animals facts for kids

  • stuff about space

  • how long does a solar eclipse last

  • food

  • healthy lunch ideas primary school

a is only the . you itthat it is (can be ) and (). Just like can on a in , can put on a . A is to use the : is the , , from an (), and does it have to up its ? 🐦

LetterQuestion to ask
R — RecentWhen was it written or last updated? Old information may be out of date.
A — AccurateDo the facts match what other trusted sites say?
V — VoiceWho wrote it? Are they an expert — like a scientist or a teacher?
E — EvidenceDoes it give reasons or sources for its claims, or just say things with no proof?
N — NeedDoes this site actually answer your question, or is it trying to sell you something?
The RAVEN Website Check — ask yourself these questions

: that even it to . in .gov () or .ac.uk () are very because the before it is .

🔗 Match each website clue to the RAVEN letter it helps you check. 🐦

  • The article was published in 2015 and never updated

  • Written by a university professor in the subject

  • The same facts appear on three other trusted sites

  • The site is actually just selling a product

Now let us about . 🛡️ being in or (), or , to , or to be you are not (). These things are just as as they are in . If makes you , or , you should , and a .

The three steps to take if something online upsets or worries you.

⚠️ : If you do not know to you , or to in , and a . You will get in for that you.

, about your about you like your , , , , , and . of your like the key to your 🔑. You would not of your key to ! Only with you in , and ask a or before on any or app.

🗂️ Which pieces of information are safe to share online in a public space, and which should you keep private? Sort them correctly.

  • Your favourite football team

  • Your home address

  • Your full name and age combined

  • A review of a book you enjoyed

  • Your school name

  • Your password

  • That your favourite colour is blue

✍️ Complete these key facts from the lesson using the word bank below.

Using and you . a before you it. If is , , and a . with you do not know.

Quiz time! 📝

Super Searcher Quiz 🔍

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Which is the of ?

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