A Guide for: Stay Safe Online

But I Read It on the Internet! (Mrs. Skorupski Story) by Toni Buzzeo.  When two students disagree about information on George Washington, the teacher asks them to research information on the internet.  They need to evaluate the website to see if the information is correct. 

Age 8-12 years

ISBN-10: 1602130620, ISBN-13: 978-1602130623

The Case of the Digital Deception by Ellie O’Ryan.  A club CSI mystery when Ben, Corey, and Hannah have to solve the mystery of why credit card purchases have shown up on Whitney’s parent's credit card.

Age: 8-12 years

ISBN-10: 1442472588; ISBN-13: 978-1442472587

The Internet is Like a Puddle by Shona Innes.  Students are reminded to be mindful of the potential dangers of the internet which could rob them of opportunities. 

Age:  Young elementary students

ISBN-10: 1760065048; ISBN-13: 978-1760065041

Arthur’s Computer Disaster: An Arthur Adventure by Marc Brown.  Arthur used his mother’s computer without permission and now he must face the consequences and learns about following rules and respecting others.

Age: 1-8 years

ISBN-10: 0316105341; ISBN-13: 978-0316105347

Internet Safety Glossary of Terms: Explanations of terms that sound familiar, but you really don’t know what they mean.  <Click on the picture to access the website>

Interactive Games for 2nd - 4th-grade Students

Kids Com Jr. - play smart, stay safe, and have fun on the internet.  But there are some simple rules to follow.  Students will answer various questions about internet safety.

Safety Land Game: Safetyland is a place where kids can have fun on the internet, however, a stranger comes to Safetyland causing havoc.  Students need to help stop the stranger.    

Interactive Games for 5th - 6th-grade Students

Packet the Rabbit is data that travels through the internet.  Students in 5th and 6th-grade will travel with Packet and learn how an email message travels from user to user.  

Cyber Defense Quiz - Students in 5th and 6th grade can test their knowledge about internet safety.  Students will answer questions about adware, spyware, cookies, trojan horse, viruses, worms, and other things harmful to their computer. <click on the picture to access quiz>

Videos to describe the similarities and differences between the real-world and online situations <copy and paste> the URL into a new tab to access specific videos.

Videos for Kindergarten through- 3rd Grade

1. NetSafe Episode 1: What is the internet? This video explains what the internet is and how to stay safe on the internet.  Grades K-3rd grade  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7FOk1-Jzus
2. NetSafe Episode 2: What is Personal Information?  A video that identifies what is personal information and who should have it.  This information can help us communicate with others, but students need to know who can have this personal information.  Grades K-3rd grade.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdHKqs_pi8
3. NetSafe Episode 3:  Tell an Adult!  The video explains what you should do if something on the internet makes kids feel uncomfortable.  Grades K-3rd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxJX-porZtA
4. NetSafe Episode 4: Be Kind Online. Whether online or in the real world, the video explains treat others how you would like to be treated.  Grade K-3rd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u6-2aCea-M

       Videos for Grades 4th - 6th

1. NetSafe Episode 5:  Cyberbullies are No Fun!  Cyberbullying can be found in many forms such as text messages, websites, and chatrooms.  This video highlights what kids can do if cyberbullying occurs.  Grades 4th – 6th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peDosNN7l3w
2. NetSafe Episode 6: What is Personal Information.  As older students use various devices to communicate with others, personal information needs to be protected.  This video explains how to keep personal information off the internet.  Grades 4th – 6th grade.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypGJTW3LRo4
3. NetSafe Episode 7: Understanding Online Friends.  When students play online games, they don’t know who they are.  These are not considered online friends.  The video explains the difference between online and real-world friends.  Grades 4th – 6th.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmagbhMC24U

Lesson Plans for Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).  What it is, parts of an AUP, why an AUP is imperative in school, and list specific rules that should be included in an AUP.  Videos and Reproducible available from Crazy 4 Computers.  <click on the picture to access> 

Safe Surfing Kids lesson plans are designed to help students who are using the Internet to identify and avoid situations that could threaten their safety. On this website, teachers can find brochures, quizzes, safety tips for kids and parents, internet and ways to protect students online. <click on the picture to access>   

Fact Sheet for Parents:  Keep online safety discussions open by printing out family online safety contracts and establishing parental controls. Videos for ages 5 -12 are available to demonstrate the importance of online safety.  Visit https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/parents-portal

Additional Resources use keywords: internet safety AND adolescents AND United States

Protecting Our Children Online by Monica Bulger, Patrick Burton, Brian O’Neill and Elisabeth Staksrud: The article examines the global policies to keeping our children safe while using the internet.  Policy makers from Europe, South Africa, and the United States must promote policies that will protect our children. A full-text article can be found at http://www.cjcp.org.za/uploads/2/7/8/4/27845461/protecting_children_online.pdf

Simple Tips for Helping Students Become Safer, Smarter Social Media Users by Denise El Agosto and June Abbas features better teaching practices for older students who use social media. Suggestions include risk-benefit analysis, taking advantage of teachable moments, and being a social media role model. A full-text article can be found at https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1092261.pdf

Additional resources us keywords: online safety AND students