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Internet Safety Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Internet Safety Adventure

Internet Safety

This engaging lesson plan introduces students to the importance of internet safety through a discussion and a fun, interactive game. Students will learn key tips on how to stay safe online and apply them in a game-based activity. This will help them develop better awareness and practical skills to navigate the internet safely.

Audience

8th Graders (3rd Grade Level)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Game Cards, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome the students and briefly introduce the topic of internet safety.
  • Explain that today we will discuss some important tips on staying safe online and then play a game to practice these tips.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about internet safety.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts about using the internet.
  • Highlight key points such as not sharing personal information, recognizing suspicious links, and the importance of talking to a trusted adult.

Step 3

Activity

10 mins

  • Introduce the 'Internet Safety Adventure' game.
  • Explain that students will draw game cards that present different internet scenarios.
  • Students will need to decide the best action to take in each scenario, applying what they learned from the discussion.
  • Use a whiteboard to keep track of correct answers and make the activity interactive.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about internet safety.
  • Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to practice these safety tips online.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Use these questions to lead a conversation on internet safety.

What do you think it means to be safe online?

Discuss the basics of internet safety, such as keeping personal information private and being aware of online predators.







Can you name some personal information you should not share online?

Examples could include full names, addresses, phone numbers, and school information.







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

Emphasize the importance of telling a trusted adult and not responding to or engaging with the content.







How can you recognize a suspicious link or website?

Talk about signs of phishing attempts or fake websites, such as poor grammar, unfamiliar URLs, and requests for personal information.







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Worksheet

Game Cards

These cards present different internet safety scenarios for the 'Internet Safety Adventure' game.




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







You get an email from a company asking for your password. What should you do?







You see a message that says you won a prize and need to click a link. What do you do?







You want to create a strong password. What are some tips for making one?







Someone online asks you to share a photo of yourself. What should you do?




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