Grade Level Focus Action Steps Essential Vocabulary Activities K Social Networking Students will learn the difference between an email message and post office mail, and to always open these with the supervision of a trusted adult. Internet Email Gaming Communication 1 Social Networking Students will understand that Internet messages come from a variety of sources and that they should be opened with a trusted adult present for their protection. Virus Cyber community Bookmark Personal information Trusted 2 Social Networking Students will that people are not always who they say on the Internet, so they should not meet anyone from online without adult supervision. Pop up Application Cyber community Personal information 3 Social Networking Students will learn to safely navigate the Internet’s communities using URL addresses and search engines. Search engine URL address Cyberbullying Online predator 4 Social Networking Students will learn to recognize and appropriately respond to potentially harmful online situations, including emails, text messages, and chat rooms. Database Forum Cyberbullying Online predator Netiquette Cite 5 Social Networking Students will recognize the dangers in cyberspace while understanding the potentials, including (but not limited to) chat rooms, social networks, email, websites, and search engines. Global community Gaming Cyberspace Social Media Copyright
Grade Level Action Essential Vocabulary Activities K Safe Internet Browsing Students will learn to ask adult’s permission before accessing the Internet. Internet Email Gaming Communication 1 Safe Internet Browsing Students will recognize age appropriate websites. Students will access the Internet with the supervision of a trusted adult. Virus Cyber community Bookmark Personal information Trusted adult 2 Safe Internet Browsing Students will recognize age appropriate websites. Students will access the Internet with the supervision of a trusted adult. Virus Pop up Application Cyber community Personal information 3 Safe Internet Browsing Students will determine whether information on a website is fact or opinion. Search engine URL address Cyberbullying Online predator 4 Safe Internet Browsing Students will explain the difference between appropriate and inappropriate sources (websites, including graphics and content). Database Cyberbullying Online predator Netiquette Cite 5 Safe Internet Browsing Students will evaluate websites for validity and appropriateness. Global community Gaming Cyberspace Social Copyright Objective 6: The Student will learn netiquette in downloading and keeping their computer safe.
Level Action Steps Essential Vocabulary Activities K Netiquette Students will understand computers can get viruses. Internet Email Gaming Communication 1 Netiquette Students will understand how to use bookmarks as a safe way to navigate the Internet. Students will ask for help if needed while searching the Internet. Virus community Bookmark Personal information Trusted adult 2 Netiquette Students will learn about viruses, malware, pop-ups and other unknown applications found on the Internet. Virus Pop up Application Cyber community Personal information 3 Netiquette Students will learn strategies to exit programs on the Internet that may contain viruses. Search engine URL address Cyberbullying Online predator 4 Netiquette Students will practice appropriate ways to download and cite resources used for research. Database Forum Cyberbullying Online predator Netiquette Cite 5 Netiquette Students will learn techniques to cite copyrighted materials used for research. Global community Gaming Cyberspace Social Media Copyright Middle School Internet Safety Curriculum (6-8) Objectives Action Vocabulary Activities