PART I:

The following activities are designed to provide information to students on safe use of the Internet.  Topics include cyberbullying, online predators, the hazards of providing personal information online, keeping your computer secure, Internet banking, and identity theft.

The first site we will be using is CyberNetrix. This site was designed in Australia for use with junior high and high school students.  Complete the following activities:

View these four short videos, which can be found under Case Studies.

  •      Lauren’s Ordeal

  •      What The?

  •      Jeremy’s Friend

  •      Stalking Sarah

Complete the Chat Room activities.

Review the Internet Banking section.

Learn about Staying Cyber Savvy.

Complete the Buzz on Identity Theft activities.

Discover how to Keep Your Computer Secure.

Complete the Mobile Phone activities.

When you have finished the above activities, complete all three Cybernetrix Quizzes.

 

PART II:

Complete the activities at each of the following websites:

Your Call – an interactive quiz to prevent exploitation of children and teens online.

Joe Cool or Joe Fool Cybertour – learn how to evaluate websites.

Get Your Web License – passwords, privacy, etiquette, safe surfing, etc.

Shrink the Cyberbully – learn how to respond to a cyberbully.

ID the Creep – Be wary of who you chat or IM with.

Stop Text Bully – Complete all seven sections to learn about bullying by text message.

 

Do a thorough job on Parts I and II.  You will be asked to share what you have learned.

 

PART III:  When all of the above activities have been completed, enjoy the activities at the following sites:

Safety Land

Surf Swell Island

Peter Packet

PART IV: 

You may work in pairs for this portion of the activity.

Pick one of the following topics related to Internet Safety:

Cyberbullying, Text Message Bullying, Chat Room and IM Safety, Identity Theft, Keeping Your Computer Secure (viruses, popups, phishing, etc.), Cell Phone Etiquette, Strangers Online, Password Sharing, etc. 

Write a one-act play using dialogue to demonstrate one of the above topics.  Be creative!  You must have at least two characters with dialogue, and your play must be at least 500 words in length.  Include your names and homeroom at the top of the paper.  Keep a record of the name of the computer where you are working, so you can continue next week.