Lesson Plan - Staying in Control: Dealing with Pressure to Share Nudes
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Lesson Plan Staying in Control — Dealing with Pressure to Share Nudes |
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| Overview | This home education lesson helps learners explore online pressures, understand what consent really means, and how to stay in control when someone tries to pressure them to share personal photos. The plan uses discussions, creative tasks, real-life scenarios, and reflection activities suitable for ages 8 to 16. |
| Learning Objectives |
- Understand what online pressure is and how it can affect you - Learn about consent and healthy relationships - Know what to do if someone pressures you - Feel confident in making safe choices online |
| Estimated Time | 45–60 minutes |
| Starter Activity |
Discuss: "What does it mean to feel 'pressured' by someone?" Show learners a picture of a mobile phone with lots of message notifications. Ask: "How might someone feel when they get lots of messages asking them to do something?" |
| Read and Learn |
Read the article together: Staying in Control: Dealing with Pressure to Share Nudes After reading, discuss:
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| Activities |
Scenario Sorting: Cut out or write different short scenarios (e.g., "A friend keeps asking for a picture even after you said no.") and sort them into two piles: "Safe" or "Pressuring". Role-play: Practise saying "No" in different situations. Take turns pretending to be the person asking and the person staying in control. Comprehension Questions:
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| Deeper Thinking |
Big Question: "Why is it brave to say no when someone pressures you?" Talk about feelings like courage, respect, and self-protection. Discuss: "How could you help a friend who is being pressured online?" |
| Creative Projects |
- Design a poster reminding young people to stay in control online - Write a short story about a character who faces online pressure and makes a smart choice - Create a list of "My Online Safety Rules" to display at home |
| Review & Reflect |
Ask the learner:
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| Extensions & Homework |
- Research Childline (www.childline.org.uk) and write down three ways they can help young people - Create a mini-guide for other home learners called “How to Spot and Deal with Online Pressure” - Learn about blocking and reporting tools on your favourite social platform |
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