Discussion Questions: Online Safety

A set of questions to guide a discussion on online safety and threats.

What are some common online threats you might encounter?

Guide students to think about cyberbullying, phishing, scams, etc.

How can you protect yourself from these threats?

Discuss strategies like not sharing personal information, recognizing phishing emails, etc.

Why is it important to report suspicious online activity?

Emphasize the importance of keeping the online community safe and preventing harm.

Worksheet: Online Threats

A worksheet to help students identify and respond to various online threats.

Describe a situation where you might encounter a phishing attempt online.

Think about emails or messages asking for personal information.

What steps would you take if you were being cyberbullied?

Consider talking to a trusted adult or using online reporting tools.

How can you verify if a website is safe to use?

Look for secure connections (https), check for reviews, etc.

Answer Key: Online Safety Quiz

The answer key for the online safety quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

What is phishing?

A type of online scam
Phishing is a common online scam where attackers try to trick you into giving personal information.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

Delete it immediately
Deleting suspicious emails helps prevent falling victim to scams.

Why is it important to keep your passwords private?

To prevent unauthorized access
Keeping passwords private prevents unauthorized access to your accounts.

Printable Cards: Online Threat Scenarios

Cards with different online threat scenarios for group activities.

You receive an email from an unknown sender asking for your password.

A friend posts an embarrassing photo of you online without your permission.

You find a website offering free games but it asks for your personal information.

Someone you don't know sends you a friend request on social media.