On this page you will find Someturva's lesson materials for schools.
Someturva is a digital service developed by experts, through which you can anonymously request help for unpleasant situations encountered on social media, games or other online platforms. Someturva is used in several Finnish municipalities, such as Vantaa, Espoo and many others. Someturva's expert team, which consists of lawyers, social psychologists and psychologists, has already helped to solve thousands of difficult situations.
Someturva's materials are lesson plans for different age groups created by experts specialised in bullying and harassment on social media. In the materials, the topic is introduced and presented in a practical way together with the case examples. Each lesson plan consists of a video and a teacher's guide in a pdf format.
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The lessons can be implemented, for example, as a part of the interdisciplinary learning modules.
The lessons support fulfilling the aims set for transversal skills and competences:
Grades 1-2
This lesson material is well suited for even the youngest students in the comprehensive school. During the lesson the students will discuss difficult situations related to messaging and learn about friendship skills online.
This lesson material is well suited for even the youngest students in the comprehensive school. The lesson will focus on sharing and spreading photos online.
This lesson material is well suited for even the youngest pupils in primary school. The lesson will cover the types of content they might encounter online and why it's important not to share unpleasant or disturbing material.
The lesson consists of three case examples and tasks that can be used in the classroom (provided as a PDF).
The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
Lesson material that is also well-suited for the youngest pupils in primary school. During the lesson, pupils get to consider how to act if they receive unpleasant or strange messages from strangers in games, online, or via phone.
The lesson consists of three case examples and classroom activities (pdf).
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Grades 3-6
The lesson covers insulting name calling and mean comments on social media. The lesson consists of a video with a case example and short information on the subject, as well as a discussion task to be used in class (pdf).
The lesson covers the phenomenon of grooming. With the help of this lesson, the students will learn how to recognise when it is wrong for adults to message children on social media. The lesson material will also cover ways to protect yourself from inappropriate contacts on social media. The lesson consists of a video with a case example and short information on the subject, as well as a discussion task to be used in class (pdf). The duration of the lesson is 45 min.
The lesson is about taking and sharing photos. The lesson will help students to learn why and in what situations it is wrong to take photos and share photos or videos on social media. The lesson will also cover what to do if someone shares a photo or video of you or your classmate without permission. The lesson consists of a video with a case example and some information on the subject, as well as discussion tasks to be used in class (pdf).
This lesson addresses the issue of encountering and sharing shocking content online. During the lesson the pupils will get information on why some people share shocking material and why it is wrong to do so. Additionally, the lesson covers what to do if you come across shocking content online or if you are added to a group where disturbing material is shared.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and a quick guide on the topic, along with discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (provided as a PDF).
The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
The lesson addresses threats that occur on social media, online, and in games. During the lesson, students will learn why threats are harmful and what consequences threats can have for the person making them. Additionally, the lesson covers what to do if you are personally targeted by threats.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and information on the topic, as well as discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (pdf).
The lesson duration is 45 minutes.
The lesson explores what fake profiles are and why impersonating someone online is wrong. During the lesson, there is also discussion about what personal information is, why one must not use someone else's personal information without permission, and how to act if one becomes a target of a fake profile.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and information on the topic, as well as discussion exercises for classroom use (pdf).
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Grades 7-9
Violent videos have created a lot of discussion in the schools recently. In the lesson, the topic is presented together with a case example. The lesson also includes discussion tasks to be used in class.
The lesson goes over why nude photos may not be shared online without permission. The lesson also explains when it is a crime to forward or share the photos to others.
The lesson consists of a video with a case example and some information on the subject, as well as the discussion tasks to be used in class (pdf). The duration of the lesson is 45 min.
The lesson will discuss the phenomenon of fake profiles, and why fake creating profiles is wrong and can even be a crime. The lesson will also cover what to do if a fake profile has been created about you or your friend. The lesson consists of a video with a case example and some information on the subject, as well as discussion tasks to be used in class (pdf).
This lesson covers in which situations and places it is permissible to take photographs, and in which it is not. The lesson also discusses what actions to take if an unpleasant photo or video of oneself is shared on social media.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and a quick guide on the topic, along with discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (provided as a PDF).
The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
The lesson addresses the spread of rumors and lies on social media. During the lesson, students will reflect on why lies and rumors spread quickly online and why rumors spread on social media can be harmful. The lesson also covers what to do if rumors or lies are spread about you or a friend on social media.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and information on the topic, as well as discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (pdf).
The lesson duration is 45 minutes.
The lesson addresses the sharing of insulting and provocative comments on social media. Pupils get to consider why some people write provocative comments and what consequences anonymous comments might have. The lesson also covers what can be done if one regrets comments they have written.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and information on the topic, as well as classroom discussion activities (pdf).
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Upper secondary level
Violent videos have created a lot of discussion in the schools recently. In the lesson, the topic is presented together with a case example. The lesson also includes discussion tasks to be used in class.
The lesson goes over why nude photos may not be shared online without permission. The lesson also explains when it is a crime to forward or share the photos to others.
The lesson consists of a video with a case example and some information on the subject, as well as the discussion tasks to be used in class (pdf). The duration of the lesson is 45 min.
The lesson will discuss the phenomenon of fake profiles, and why fake creating profiles is wrong and can even be a crime. The lesson will also cover what to do if a fake profile has been created about you or your friend. The lesson consists of a video with a case example and some information on the subject, as well as discussion tasks to be used in class (pdf).
This lesson covers in which situations and places it is permissible to take photographs, and in which it is not. The lesson also discusses what actions to take if an unpleasant photo or video of oneself is shared on social media.
The lesson includes a video with a case example and a quick guide on the topic, along with discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (provided as a PDF).
The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
Someturva's first True Crime video covers a real incident where a rumor account about young people in a city led to punishments and large compensations for the damages. During the lesson, students will reflect on how spreading rumors on social media can be a crime and what consequences it can have. The lesson also discusses what to do if rumors or lies are spread about oneself or a friend on social media.
The lesson includes a video in which a Someturva expert reviews the case, as well as discussion tasks that can be used in the classroom (pdf).
The lesson duration is 20-45 minutes.
Other videos and materials
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