CYBER SAFETY

A & B Track Families, We have recently completed our NetSmartz Training Assembly for Internet Safety. Students are prepared to complete the certification component of the NetSmartz Training Program. The NetSmartz certification program provides students with an interactive, small group, learning experience that solidifies the concepts covered in the large group training. Here are some activities that can be done at home.

K-3rd Grade: 
Watch the “Bad Netiquette Stinks” video and have a discussion with the students.
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/LearnWithClicky/BadNetiquetteStinks
Potential Discussion Questions:

• What’s one thing you liked about the video?
• What does it mean to have good netiquette?
• If someone is being mean to you online or on your phone, what should you do? Is it okay to say something mean back to them?

4th-6th Grade: Have the students visit: http://www.nsteens.org/
Instruct them to participate in the games, comics, and/or videos on the website for an appropriate portion of time. Follow-up with a discussion about the concepts learned.
 

• Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov - Sometimes referred to as online social cruelty or electronic bullying, can involve: Sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or images or pretending to be someone else.

• Cyberbullying Prevention - Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when kids use the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.

• FBI Cyber Surf Islands - Travel to an island and learn how to stay safe online, including protecting your information, cell phone safety and more. (Flash required)

• FCC Kids Zone - Have fun with quizzes and games as you learn about the agency. Read news articles written just for you.

• FCC Kids Zone - Frequently Asked Questions - Lists the most commonly asked questions for grades 4-8 about televisions, cable, and phones.

• Heads Up - Net Cetera - When you're ready to post or send a message or a photo, download a file, game or program, or shop for something - stop for a second and think.

• Is It True? - FCC Kids Zone - Gives answers to your questions about electronic devices, such as cell phones, USB devices and digital television.

• It's A Noisy Planet - Learn different ways you can protect your hearing. 

• OnguardOnline.gov for Kids - Learn about being safe online and how to protect yourself.

• Protecting Your Information - Security Plaza - Your personal information is valuable to a lot of people. Learn what it takes to keep yours secure.

• Satellite Learning Center - Learn about commercial communication satellites - what they are, how they work and their role in your everyday life.

*Credits to Kids.org for all information provided.