Digital Citizens: Internet Safety

Aaron Armstrong

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizens: Internet Safety

Understand internet safety basics

This lesson introduces Achievers to the basics of internet safety, including recognizing safe websites and understanding the importance of keeping personal information private. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly. This lesson is crucial for empowering young students to protect themselves online and make informed decisions while using digital platforms.

Audience

Achievers (Ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand internet safety basics

Materials

Discussion Questions, Internet Safety Worksheet, Internet Safety Quiz, and Answer Key for Quiz

Step 1

Introduction to Internet Safety

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what the internet is and how students use it daily.
Ask students if they know what internet safety means and why it might be important.
Introduce the concept of personal information and why it should be kept private online.

Step 2

Recognizing Safe Websites

15 mins

Explain the difference between safe and unsafe websites.
Provide examples of safe websites (e.g., educational sites) and unsafe ones (e.g., sites asking for personal information without reason).
Use the worksheet to have students identify characteristics of safe websites.

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Internet Safety Scenarios

20 mins

Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card from the printable cards.
Have each group discuss their scenario and decide what the safest course of action would be.
Groups present their scenarios and solutions to the class.

Step 4

Quiz and Review

10 mins

Distribute the Internet Safety Quiz to assess understanding.
Review the answers as a class using the answer key.
Discuss any questions or uncertainties students may have.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of internet safety discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to share what they've learned with family and friends.
Remind students to always think before they click and to talk to a trusted adult if they're unsure about something online.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on internet safety and personal information privacy.

What is internet safety and why is it important?

Guide students to think about the risks of sharing personal information online and the importance of protecting themselves.

Can you think of examples of personal information that should not be shared online?

Encourage students to list items like full name, address, phone number, and passwords.

Worksheet

Internet Safety Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify safe and unsafe websites.

List three characteristics of a safe website.

Look for things like a padlock symbol, 'https' in the URL, and a privacy policy.

Why is it important to keep your personal information private online?

Consider how personal information can be misused if it falls into the wrong hands.

Quiz

Internet Safety Quiz

Answer Key

Answer Key for Quiz

The answer key for the Internet Safety Quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

Which of the following is safe to share online?

Your favorite color
Sharing non-sensitive information like your favorite color is generally safe.

What should you do if a website asks for your personal information?

Ask a trusted adult
It's important to consult a trusted adult before sharing personal information online.