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Internet Safety Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Internet Safety Adventure

Learn safe use of the internet

This lesson plan is designed to teach 5th-grade boys about safe internet use through engaging activities and multimedia. Students will learn essential skills for being online alone, including privacy protection, recognizing safe websites, and understanding the importance of not sharing personal information. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, fostering a secure online environment.

Audience

5th Grade Boys

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Internet Safety Scenarios, Activity: Internet Safety Game, Video: Internet Safety Tips for Kids, and Comic Strip: Safe Internet Use

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of internet safety.
  • Ask students what they know about staying safe online.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the Internet Safety Tips for Kids video.
  • Discuss key points from the video, such as not sharing personal information and reporting strange messages.

Step 3

Internet Safety Game

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of scenario cards from the Internet Safety Game.
  • Have students discuss and decide the best course of action for each scenario.
  • Encourage groups to share their decisions with the class.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the "Internet Safety Scenarios" worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, using what they've learned from the video and game.
  • Review answers as a class, discussing any misconceptions.

Step 5

Comic Strip Creation

5 mins

  • Provide students with materials to create a comic strip illustrating a safe internet use scenario.
  • Encourage creativity and reinforce key safety messages.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about internet safety.
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Worksheet

Internet Safety Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet contains scenarios that students might encounter online. Students will apply their knowledge of internet safety to determine the best actions to take in each situation.

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

Think about privacy and safety.







A website asks for your home address to access a game. What is the safe choice?

Consider what information is safe to share online.







You see a mean comment about a friend online. How should you respond?

Reflect on kindness and reporting.







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Worksheet

Internet Safety Game Cards

These cards contain different online scenarios for students to discuss and decide on safe actions. They are designed for one-sided printing.




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







A pop-up ad offers a free gift if you click a link.







Your friend shares a funny picture of you without asking.







You find a website with a chat room for kids.




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