Internet Safety Worksheet - KS3 - Intermediate

Internet Safety worksheet for Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14). Intermediate level computing practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Internet Safety: Staying Safe Online

Key Stage 3 / Ages 11-14 - Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet explores the importance of internet safety. You will learn about safe online practices, identify potential risks, and understand how to protect your personal information. Complete each activity to enhance your understanding of staying safe online.

Identifying Safe and Unsafe Online Behaviours

Read each scenario and decide if the behaviour is safe or unsafe. Write 'Safe' or 'Unsafe' in the box provided.

1. Sharing your home address on a public social media post.

2. Using a strong, unique password for each of your online accounts.

3. Clicking on a link in an email from an unknown sender.

4. Keeping your social media profiles private.

5. Downloading apps from unofficial sources.

Understanding Cybersecurity Threats

Match the type of cybersecurity threat to its description by drawing a line between them.

Draw a line to match each one

💻

🔒

🛡️

Phishing

DDoS Attack

Malware

Creating Strong Passwords

Create a strong password for each scenario. Ensure it includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

1. Password for your email account:

2. Password for your online banking:

3. Password for a social media account:

Evaluating Online Sources

Evaluate the reliability of the following online sources. Write 'Reliable' or 'Unreliable' in the box provided.

1. A news article from a well-known newspaper's official website.

2. A blog post with no listed author or sources.

3. An academic journal article accessed through a university library.

4. A social media post with sensational claims and no evidence.

Recognising Phishing Emails

Read the email excerpt below and identify three signs that suggest it might be a phishing attempt. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

Dear User,

Congratulations! You've won a $1,000 gift card. Click the link below to claim your prize. Please provide your credit card details to verify your identity.

Best regards,

The Prize Team

Understanding Data Privacy

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided. Each word can only be used once.

Word bank: encryption, consent, cookies, GDPR

1. Websites use ___ to track user activity and preferences.

2. ___ is a regulation that protects personal data in the EU.

3. Always obtain ___ before sharing someone else's personal information.

4. ___ helps protect data by converting it into a secure format.

Essay: The Importance of Internet Safety

Write a detailed essay on the importance of internet safety. Discuss the potential risks of unsafe online behaviour and suggest strategies to protect personal information. Use examples to support your arguments.

Discuss the importance of internet safety, potential risks, and protective strategies. [15 marks]