Internet Safety 101: Staying Safe Online

Karen Sherman

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Internet Safety 101: Staying Safe Online

Understand internet safety basics

This lesson introduces Grade 3 students to the basics of internet safety, focusing on the importance of protecting personal information online. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to navigate the digital world safely. This lesson is crucial as it equips young learners with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world, fostering responsible and safe online behavior.

Audience

Grade 3

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand internet safety basics

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what the internet is and how students use it.
Ask students if they know what 'internet safety' means and why it might be important.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 mins

Distribute the 'Internet Safety Worksheet' to each student.
Guide students through the worksheet, discussing each question and allowing them to fill in their answers.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to internet safety.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a group discussion.
Encourage students to think critically about scenarios where internet safety is important.
Discuss the importance of keeping personal information private and recognizing safe websites.

Step 4

Quiz

10 mins

Administer the 'Internet Safety Quiz' to assess students' understanding.
Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
Collect the quizzes for review.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Emphasize the importance of internet safety and encourage students to share what they've learned with family and friends.
Answer any remaining questions from students.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on internet safety.

What is internet safety and why is it important?

Discuss the concept of internet safety and its significance in protecting personal information.

Can you think of a time when you or someone you know was not safe online? What happened?

Encourage students to share personal stories or hypothetical scenarios.

What are some ways to keep your information safe online?

Discuss strategies like using strong passwords, not sharing personal information, and recognizing secure websites.

Worksheet

Internet Safety Worksheet

A worksheet to help students understand key concepts of internet safety.

List three pieces of personal information you should never share online.

Think about information like your address, phone number, etc.

What should you do if you see something online that makes you uncomfortable?

Consider talking to a trusted adult.

Name two ways to tell if a website is safe.

Look for a padlock symbol or 'https' in the URL.

Quiz

Internet Safety Quiz

Answer Key

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

What is a safe way to create a password?

Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
A strong password includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to make it difficult to guess.

What should you do if someone you don't know asks for your personal information online?

Tell a trusted adult
It's important to protect personal information and report suspicious requests to a trusted adult.

How can you tell if a website is secure?

It has 'https' in the URL
A secure website often has 'https' in the URL, indicating it is safe to use.