Lesson1

Based on ISTE – NET – Performance Indicators for Technology – Literate Students http://cnets.iste.org ** Duration **** : ** One 45 minute session ** Description ** : This program is designed to help students who are using the Internet to identify and avoid situations that could threaten their safety. To increase student knowledge of Internet safety To aid the student in identifying dangers on the Internet To build critical-thinking and decision-making skills relating to computer usage To help students protect themselves from inappropriate behavior online
 * Internet Safety﻿ **
 * Grade Level: ** 9-12
 * Goals: **

** Activity: ** Discuss with students the following points. You can either list them and discuss as you list them. or you can ask students to brainstorm on what they feel are the dangers of the internet.

1. Everyone’s identity is hidden 2. Feel embarrassed or uncomfortable with what you see – tell adult 3. Do not open email from strangers 4. Do not open email with attachments 5. Do not give out email address (unless approved or to a classmate) 6. Do not open links or files from people you don’t know. 7. Never respond to e-mails with pornographic or other inappropriate material. 8. Do not respond to advertisements - this confirms that you have a working e-mail account, and you will only receive more junk e-mails. 9. Do Not Give Out Personal Information

10. Information you can give out are likes and dislikes 11. Do NOT give too much information in your user name 12. Passwords are your secret identity-keep it secret and change it often

13. ** Never ** arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you meet online

After dissusion, split the students into groups of 4 and have them discuss the following questions: Cindy has been talking online to a girl named Julie for a few days now. Julie has told Cindy where she lives, how old she is, where she goes to school, and what she looks like. Julie asks Cindy what school she goes to. Is it okay for Cindy to tell her? (What else shouldn’t Cindy tell Julie?)

Michael is talking to his friend Chris from school online, studying for a test. They are working on their homework together. Chris says they should meet before class to review for the test. Is this okay? (Should he also ask a parent just to make sure?)

Jennifer is talking to a friend online when she gets a message saying there is trouble with her computer and she needs to type in her online password again. Should she do it? (What should she do?)

Jake is talking to a friend he met on the Internet. The friend offers to help him finish his homework, and asks for Jake’s phone number. Is it okay for Jake to give it to him, since it has to do with homework? (What should he do?)

Allison has been talking to Linda online for several months. Linda says she is the same age as Allison, and lives nearby. Linda wants to meet Allison in the mall to go shopping. Should Allison go meet her? (What should she do?)

Jeff got an e-mail from someone he doesn’t know, with a file attached. Should he open it? (What should he do?)

Tina gets an online message from a woman who says her name is Mrs. Anderson, and that she is a math teacher. Mrs. Anderson wants to know what school Tina goes to and what her teacher’s name is. Should Tina tell her? (What should she do?)

Paul is online when he gets a message saying he won a free Xbox! He just needs to send in his address and phone number so it can be mailed to him. Should he give the information? (What should he do?)

1. Which screen name is best to have?? a. Cheergirl9393 b. ChrisP1990 c. SandySmith999 d. Horseluvr01 e. TPHSCheergrl
 * Assessment **
 * Students will be assesed on participation in the discussions and the following quiz **
 * Quiz **

2. While surfing the Internet, you get an error message from your Internet provider, and it says it will delete your account unless you type in your password again, should you send the information? a. Yes. b. No.

3. If someone online tells you they are a sophomore in high school, and taking driver’s education classes, they are probably how old? a. 15 b. 16 c. 35 d. There’s no way to tell!

4. If you have been talking on the Internet to a person for a long time, and they want to meet, which is okay to do? a. Meet them, as long as you bring a friend. b. Meet in a public place. c. Tell someone where you will be before you go. d. Ask your parent or guardian first and have them go with you.

5. If someone online sends you a message that is insulting or obscene, you should: a. Erase them from your friends list. b. Delete the message. c. Insult them back d. Tell a responsible adult

6. You are talking to someone online, and they know some of the same people you know. Since they have many of the same friends as you, is it ok to give them your phone number if they ask? a. Yes b. No 7. It is okay to send someone online your picture when: a. They send you theirs first b. You send them an old picture c. As long as you don’t send them your address too d. Only if a parent or guardian is with you and says it is okay

8. You can tell someone a little bit of information about yourself such as a. Favorite Rock group b. Year of graduation c. Favorite beach d. Teacher’s name e. School mascot

Answers

1. d 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. d 6. d 7. d 8. a