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Internet Safety Basics

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Lesson Plan

Internet Safety Basics

Understand internet safety

In this lesson, students will explore the basics of internet safety, focusing on protecting personal information and recognizing safe websites. The lesson includes a video, discussion, and activities to cement understanding. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, fostering awareness and critical thinking about online interactions.

Audience

3rd Grade

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand internet safety

Materials

Video: Internet Safety Tips for Kids, Discussion Questions, Internet Safety Poster Activity Materials, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction to Internet Safety

10 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.
  • Introduce the video 'Internet Safety Tips for Kids' and explain that it will provide important tips on staying safe online.

Step 2

Watch Video

5 mins

Step 3

Class Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Discuss each of the five tips and why they are important.
  • Encourage students to share any personal experiences or thoughts on internet safety.

Step 4

Internet Safety Poster Activity

20 mins

  • Provide students with materials to create their own internet safety posters.
  • Ask them to illustrate one of the tips from the video or come up with their own safety tip.
  • Allow students to share their posters with the class.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

10 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned about internet safety.
  • Collect the exit tickets to assess understanding and gather feedback on the lesson.
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Discussion

Internet Safety Discussion

A guided discussion to reinforce the key points from the video and explore students' understanding of internet safety.

What are some examples of personal information you should not share online?

Encourage students to think about information like addresses, phone numbers, and school names.







Why is it important to keep your passwords private?

Discuss the importance of security and how sharing passwords can lead to unauthorized access.







What should you do if you receive a mean or strange message online?

Emphasize the importance of telling a trusted adult and not responding to the message.







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Quiz

Internet Safety Exit Ticket

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