Pause, think, protect - Year 7

Students learn about scams, privacy and data security in a hyper-connected world.

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Lessons available: 12 - 31 October 2026

There are four lessons available for use in class in October 2026.

Year 7 students can learn about:

  1. Go phish: Learn about online scams and develop strategies to avoid falling victim to cyber criminals.
  2. Privacy and security: Discover how to stay safe online using multi-factor authentication and other security tools.
  3. My data trail: Consider how our online actions can contribute to our active and passive digital footprints.
  4. Behind the AI generator: Discover what happens when we input data into AI and why integrity is important in this situation.
Register now - lessons will be sent in Term 4 via email

Syllabus outcomes

NESA outcomes

PH5-RRL-01: evaluates and applies strategies for promoting and maintaining safe and respectful relationships in a range of contexts

PHLS-SHW-02: recognises and demonstrates strategies to promote safety in a range of situations

PHLS-IBC-01: recognises factors that contribute to identity

TELS-DIG-01: uses digital technologies responsibly and safely in a range of environments

TE4-DIG-01: demonstrates technological literacy to safely interact in digital environments

CT5-DAT-01: explains how data is stored, transmitted and secured in digital systems and how information is communicated in a range of contexts

CT5-SAF-01: selects and applies safe, secure and responsible practices in the ethical use of data and computing technology

Australian curriculum

Practising digital safety and wellbeing - Manage online safety

Identify online abuse and bullying and report them to trusted adults, appropriate authorities and in online tools

Digital Technologies

AC9HP8P04: examine the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion in developing respectful relationships

AC9HP8P08: explain and apply skills and strategies to communicate assertively and respectfully when seeking, giving or denying consent

AC9TDI8P12: select and use a range of digital tools efficiently and responsibly to share content online, and plan and manage individual and collaborative agile projects

General capabilities V9.0

Personal and Social capability

Self-awareness:

  • Personal awareness
  • Emotional awareness R
  • Reflective practice

Self-management:

  • Goal setting
  • Emotional regulation
  • Perseverance and adaptability

Social awareness:

  • Empathy
  • Relational awareness
  • Community awareness

Social management:

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict resolution

Digital Literacy

Practising digital safety and wellbeing:

  • Manage online safety
  • Mange digital privacy and identity

Creating and exchanging:

  • Respect intellectual property

Managing and operating:

  • Manage content
  • Protect content
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