Brief Description

Students are beginning to use the Internet for both work and play.  Chat rooms are becoming very common with even younger children.  I have several students that are already involved in friendly chats online.  They need to realize that “Stranger Danger” lurks.  This lesson is designed to help children learn how to be safe as they use the Internet for both work and play.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

• 2T-F1. Demonstrate respect for other students while using technology
• 2T-F2. Practice responsible use of software
• 2T-F3. Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide

• R-F3. Use reading comprehension strategies such as drawing conclusions, summarizing, making predictions, identifying cause and effect, and differentiating fiction from Nonfiction
• R-F6. Read and comprehend consumer information such as forms, newspaper ads,

warning labels and safety pamphlets

Academic

• Students will access, view and respond to programs and activities dealing with safety on the Internet.
• Students will interpret visual clues in various games and articles that will enhance the comprehension of the safety issue.
• Students will draw conclusions based on the articles and activities.
• Students will restate information from an activity on the Internet.
• Students will create a poster depicting one safety issue or concerns about Chat Rooms.

• Students will be able to describe and practice respect for other students while using technology.
• Students will learn the safety issues of the Internet and Chat Rooms.
• Students will discuss the positive and negative impact of the Internet and its use including Chat rooms for information or communication.
• Time required – 2 sessions about 30 minutes each in class
• 1 session in the lab that is about 45 minutes long
• A Buddy Night with parents.

Students must be able to know how to use the computer and get to the Internet.  They must be familiar with the mouse and how to navigate online.

Materials

Computer lab with time scheduled for Internet browsing.

Accommodations for Special Needs

General

• Technology projects are routine in our class so all students feel more comfortable with technology activities.
• A rubric is used to assess which enables all students to progress toward higher-level production.
• Students will complete an assessment sheet of their activity.

• A direction sheet will be posted at all times.
• Students will complete their activity with much discussion during the activity.
• Clearly labeled examples will be given and available at all times.
• When students are working individually in the lab, they will be seated in an arrangement so those students needing some help are placed by students that are familiar with the Internet and chat rooms.  They may choose to sit in groups as well.
• Teacher will assist with questions or data explanation for students.

• Students that are familiar with the Internet will become “experts” for other students to go to for help.
• More advanced students will be asked to check sites for both information chatting and for communication chatting.
• Students that complete their data reports early, may help another student.
• Students will be asked to compare and contrast data from several areas.

1. In the classroom, break students into groups of 4 to 5 students.  Have them brainstorm “What they Know” about Chat Rooms and being safe on the Internet.  Students in my room were all aware of chat rooms and the fact that kids can go online and “talk” to other kids.  Some of my students were already involved in chatting online.

2. Have a member of each group record the information on one Word Document to compile a list.

3. Break back into groups and have each group list 3 things that they want to know about Chat Rooms and being safe.  Have a student from each group type what their group “Wants to Know” on a Word document.

4. In the computer lab, (or during the day in the classroom) groups of 2 or 3 students will choose one of the articles below to read and review the information.  (Teacher will review links and decide appropriateness for your grade. )

• http://www.safekids.com/secrets.htm
• http://www.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/danger/harm.php
• http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/do-dont/do-dont.htm
• http://www.getnetwise.org/glossary.php#chat
• http://www.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/technology/chat.php
• http://www.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/privacy/kids.php

6. Have each group share their findings with the class. Students will teach these safety rules at Buddy Night to their parents.  During Buddy Night, students will use a worksheet to follow and complete activities.

7. On Buddy Night, parents with their students will complete a quiz on Internet Safety.  They will have a direction sheet to follow during the Buddy Night as well.

Online Safety Quiz
http://www.safekids.com/quiz/index.html

a. http://www.potamusplace.net/safetypledge.shtml

• Teacher Observation (Anecdotal Records)
 Quality of discussions
 Proper use of the tools
• Completion of the Internet quiz
• Lists compiled by students
• Signed pledge