SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Lesson 5Lesson 5: Grades 6-8

Internet Safety

 

Lesson Objectives

Students will:

·        Learn the basic rules and purpose of Internet safety,

·        Comprehend the term netiquette and its purpose of Internet safety, and

·        Understand the SAISD AUP on accessing the Internet at the schools.

 

TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html

126.12 (c3B)

 

Essential Questions

·        What is Internet Safety?

Web sites give you the opportunity to read newspapers, tour museums, check out libraries, visit distant lands, play games, look at pictures, shop, or do research to help you with your homework. You can pursue your hobbies, plan vacations, and do much more. There are millions of web sites on just about every topic imaginable.

 

·        What are the basic rules on Internet Safety?

 

The most important thing to remember is that when you’re online in any kind of a public forum, you’re out in public and anyone can read whatever you post. You should never post anything on the Internet that you wouldn’t want known to the public at large. You should also remember that people you meet in cyberspace might not be who they seem to be. If you’re in any type of public forum, avoid giving out your full name, your mailing address, your telephone number, the name of your school, or any other information that could help someone determine your actual identity. The same applies to your family and friends. Never reveal anything about other people that could possibly get them into trouble. The biggest danger to your safety is if you get together with someone you “meet” online. Remember, you never know for certain if people you meet online are who they say they are. If you do feel it’s appropriate

·        What is netiquette?

 

·        What does the SAISD AUP state about what can be accessed on the Internet at schools?

 

Computers are available throughout the District for student use, and in many cases, these computers allow students access to the Internet. Students develop electronic information research skills using these resources which are fundamental skills for the preparation of citizens and future employees. The District goal is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.


 

 

 

Activity Description

The students will explore, discuss, and review websites related to Internet safety and netiquette, especially the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access Administrative Procedures regarding safety. Once they have visited the websites, they may take the quiz for Activity 5 – Internet Safety.

 

Websites and Other Resources

SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students – available on Intranet only http://intranet AdminProc / /f/f26.pdf

 

Safeteens.com - Teen Safety on the Internet Highway

http://www.safekids.com/safeteens/safeteens.htm

 

The Internet: Know Before You Go Into Cyberspace - Rules In Cyberspace

http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/rules.htm

 

Netiquette

http://www.in.on.ca/tutorial/netiquette1.html

                       

Recommended Time

30 minutes

 

Instructional Procedures

1.      Discuss each website as it pertains to Internet Safety and the pitfalls of not guarding your personal information, or that of your family.

2.      Students may take the quiz and the final cumulative evaluation of the Activity 5 – Internet Safety and the Internet Driver’s Permit.

 

 

NOTE: Students must pass all quizzes and/or tests in the SAISD Internet Drivers’ Permit curriculum with 80% accuracy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Level Three

Quiz 5: Internet Safety

 

Circle the correct answer for each question. (6)

 

1. According to Safeteens.com, which of the following is an example of the Basic Rules for staying safe online?

  1. Respond to e-mail or messages that make you feel uncomfortable.
  2. Give your name, telephone number, and home address to an unknown person.
  3. Talk to your parents about their rules on using the Internet.
  4. Meet with someone you met online.

 

2. According to the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students Administrative Procedures, what should you be accessing on the Internet at school?

  1. Game Code websites
  2. Favorite Band websites
  3. Chat Rooms
  4. Educational websites for research

 

3. Claudia was using Google.com to search for websites about the White House. Her search came up with many websites to review. She clicked on one web site, and it took her to an adult site. What should she do to be safe?

a.      Show all her friends.

b.      Close the window immediately.

c.      Tell her teacher.

d.      Both B and C

 

4. Stephanie met a new friend online named Sam. Stephanie and Sam chatted for a couple of weeks and became good pen pals. One day Sam asked Stephanie if she would like to meet at the McDonald’s near her house. Stephanie was excited about meeting her new friend, but she wasn’t sure what to do. What is Stephanie’s next step?

  1. Give Sam her phone number.
  2. Tell Sam to meet her at 3:00 on Saturday.
  3. Ask Sam to pick her up.
  4. Tell Sam that she needs to ask her parents for permission.

 

5. Which one of the following are you encouraged to do from the US Department of Justice website of Do’s and Don’ts?

a. Copy material from the Internet.

b. Give out your parents’ address and phone number.

c. Trust your password to your very best-est ever friend only.

d. Respect the privacy of other Internet users.

 

6. An unacceptable form of “netiquette” is

a. Be polite.

b. Use appropriate language.

c. Protect privacy.

d. Be a cyberbully.

 

 

 

 

 

6/2006