Safer Internet Day KS3–KS4 Lesson Pack

KS3–KS4 Safer Internet Day lessons exploring AI, deepfakes, misinformation and online responsibility. Includes quizzes, videos and critical thinking tasks.

This Safer Internet Day lesson pack includes two fully prepared lessons for KS3 and KS4, aligned with the 2026 theme:
“Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI.”

Both lessons are designed to build students’ critical thinking, helping them navigate online content safely, responsibly and confidently in an age of AI-generated media.

Ideal for PSHE, Computing, tutor time, assemblies or drop-down days.

KS3 Lesson: Critical Thinking & AI Online

Students explore what it means to be safe online and why critical thinking is essential when using the internet. The lesson introduces artificial intelligence in an accessible way and helps students recognise misinformation, fake content and AI-generated media.

Includes:

• Do It Now starter activity
• Sustainability-style quiz (internet & AI focus)
• Videos explaining AI and online content
• Critical thinking framework (questioning sources, checking evidence)
• Reflection on responsible online behaviour

KS4 Lesson: AI, Deepfakes & Misinformation

A more advanced lesson focusing on deepfakes, misinformation and the wider social, political and personal consequences of AI-generated content. Students analyse why misinformation spreads, who benefits, and reflect on their personal responsibility when creating or sharing content online.

Includes:

• Do It Now viral-content scenario
• AI and deepfake quiz
• Real-world video examples
• Group analysis of fake content
• Discussion and reflection on trust, democracy and responsibility

Key Features

✔ 2 complete, editable PowerPoint lessons
✔ No preparation required
✔ Do It Now tasks, quizzes, videos and discussion prompts
✔ Age-appropriate progression from KS3 to KS4
✔ Encourages safe, responsible and ethical online behaviour