Cyber Savvy: Navigating the Online World

gregory banks

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Cyber Savvy: Navigating the Online World

Basic Computer Learning

This lesson introduces students to the basics of online safety, an essential component of digital literacy. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to protect their personal information and interact safely online. This lesson is crucial for developing responsible digital citizens who can navigate the internet safely and respectfully.

Audience

7th and 8th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Online Safety, Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios, Quiz: Online Safety Knowledge Check, Answer Key: Online Safety Quiz, Reading: Online Safety Tips, Discussion: Online Safety Rules, and Exit Ticket: Online Safety Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of online safety.
Ask students to share any experiences they have had online that made them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Introduce the video Online Safety and explain that it will cover key rules for staying safe online.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Play the video Online Safety.
Encourage students to take notes on the five key rules mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Group Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute the "Online Safety Scenarios" worksheet.
Each group discusses the scenarios and decides how they would handle each situation using the rules from the video.
Groups share their solutions with the class.

Step 4

Quiz and Discussion

5 mins

Distribute the "Online Safety Knowledge Check" quiz.
Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
Review the answers as a class using the answer key.
Facilitate a discussion on why each rule is important and how it applies to their online activities.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Distribute the "Online Safety Reflection" exit ticket.
Ask students to write down one new thing they learned and one action they will take to stay safe online.
Collect the exit tickets as students leave the class.

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Discussion

Online Safety Rules

This discussion will help students reflect on the importance of online safety and how they can apply these rules in their daily internet use.

Why is it important to keep your identity a secret online?

Discuss the risks of sharing personal information and how anonymity can protect you.

What should you do if someone online makes you feel uncomfortable?

Encourage students to talk about the importance of telling a trusted adult and blocking/reporting the person.

How can being respectful online make the internet a better place?

Explore the impact of positive interactions and the consequences of negative behavior online.

Worksheet

Online Safety Scenarios

This worksheet presents various online scenarios for students to analyze and apply the safety rules they learned from the video.

You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What should you do?

A website asks for your full name and address to register. How should you respond?

An online friend wants to meet in person. What steps should you take?

Quiz

Online Safety Knowledge Check

Answer Key

Online Safety Quiz Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and explanations for the online safety quiz.

What is the first rule of online safety?

Keep your identity a secret
Keeping your identity a secret helps protect your personal information from strangers.

What should you do if you receive a message from a stranger?

Ignore it
Ignoring messages from strangers helps prevent unwanted contact and potential risks.

Why is it important to protect your passwords?

To keep your accounts secure
Protecting passwords ensures that your accounts remain secure from unauthorized access.

Reading

Online Safety Tips

This reading provides a summary of the key online safety tips discussed in the lesson, reinforcing the importance of each rule.

Online Safety Tips

Keep Your Identity a Secret: Never share personal information like your name, address, or school online.
Be Careful with Strangers: Only interact with people you know and trust.
Tell Someone: If something makes you uncomfortable, inform a trusted adult.
Protect Your Passwords: Keep them private and secure.
Be Respectful: Treat others online as you would in person.