The Internet and the Law
About this resource
Target audience
Level
Lower secondary, Middle secondary, Upper secondary
Keywords
Type of resource
Slide deck, Lesson plan
Timeframe
40 – 50 minutes
Australian curriculum
Key learning areas
General capabilities
Using this resource
The slide deck can be presented in its entirety with the introduction and the 3 case studies. Alternatively, you may wish to combine the introduction with one or more of the case studies.
- The Internet and the Law - introduction
- Case Study #1 Sexting - taking, sending and distributing nude pics
- Case Study #2 Making Threats
- Case Study #3 Defamation
Topic: Internet and the Law
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Australian Curriculum outcomes
Australian Curriculum links
Digital technologies (Years 9 and 10) Create interactive solutions for sharing ideas and information online, taking into account safety, social contexts and legal responsibilities- ACTDIP043
Civics and Citizenship (Year 8) The types of law in Australia, including criminal law and civil law, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law - ACHCK064
Health and Physical Education (Years 9 and 10) Investigate how empathy and ethical decision making contribute to respectful relationships - ACPPS093