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 to 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