ONLINE+SAFETY

[|CYBER-FIVE] [|INTERNET SAFETY] Cyber-Five is a short animation which introduces children to five helpful rules to be safer on the internet. Join Hippo and Hedgehog as they introduce and review the five rules. There is a multiple choice quiz at the end of the animation for assessment.

=Watch the video below for a review of how to create a safe password. = = = =How do I choose a password that is safe????= =media type="custom" key="6670675"= = = =Millions of teenagers go online every day, and most are safe. The way to stay safer is to understand the dangers and follow some simple rules to help you steer clear of trouble. By following these rules you’ll minimize the risks and have more fun.=

=***= =Your assignment: = = = =Go to the links below. Explore each of the websites there. Answer the questions on your written assignment and complete the Internet Safety Crossword Puzzle. = =When you have finished this, then.... = =1. Complete this online puzzle: = [|Play Erika's Online Safety Crossword Puzzle]

=2. Then take the following quiz: =

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LINKS TO EXPLORE:

Play [|INTERNET SAFETY HANGMAN!]

[|A THIN LINE]
 * GET THE FACTS** about what is okay online and what is not. How do you set boundaries when you are online???

http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html#

Safe Surfing Tips

http://www.apapracticecentral.org/update/2010/03-31/cyberbullying.aspx

See highlights of a growing literature base that informs psychologists about cyberbullying and how to help perpetrators and victims

[|http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe] Do you think you know everything about internet safety? Check the site above to see!

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What is your digital footprint? What does yours look like?

[|Doug Funny with Internet Safety Tips] Doug Funny and the rest of his friends share Internet safety tips for students.

[|Family Internet] Family Internet provides Internet safety tips for family members with links to watching what your children are doing, filtering, Internet use by children, etc.

[|FBI Parents Guide to Internet Safety] Important safety information for parents prepared from actual investigations involving child victims

[|iSafe] I-SAFE has formed a collaborative partnership, with high profile companies, to implement the first Internet Safety Education Program throughout school districts nationwide.

[|Kidscom Internet Safety Game] A fun site that teaches kids about Internet safety

[|KIKS Quest] Online Education is essential in order to provide a Safe Internet experience for children and adults. KIKS Quest's main goals are to Educate the public, Monitor Internet Activities (i.e. stop the porn spam, monitor #|chat rooms etc.) and to change laws in order to benefit our children.

[|Net Family News] Information for students and family members about cyber security. The best way to help our kids have safe, constructive times online is for us to keep informed about this new environment and engaged in their online experiences.

[|The NetSmartz Workshop] Fun activities that teach children about the Internet

[|Play It Cyber Safe] While the Internet can be a unique educational and recreational resource for children, it's important that kids learn how to use this powerful tool safely and responsibly. The goal of this Web site is to empower children, parents and teachers to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the law, their rights and how to avod misuse of the Internet.

[|SafeKids.com] A child friendly site that provides safety guidelines for using the Web

[|US DOE Parent Guide to the Internet] A guide for parents about how to use the Internet safely

[|Web Wise Kids] Web Wise Kids is about empowering today's youth to make wise choices online.

[|Basic Rules of On-line Safety for Teens] [| 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.]

[|Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens - OnGuard Online] While social networking sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase your exposure to people with less-than-friendly intentions. Here are some things you can do to socialize safely online.

[|Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens] How could we live without the Internet? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends, find homework support, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest news.

[|Public Service Ads about Internet Safety] = = Check out some PSA ads!

[|Think Before You Post] Webcam sessions and photos can be easily captured, and users can continue to circulate those images online. In some cases people believed they were interacting with trusted friends but later found their images were distributed to others or posted on web sites.

[|ID THE CREEP] Do you think you know who you are chatting with?

[|South Dakota ICAC Web Site] The Internet is a great tool for education, information, business, and entertainment. Unfortunately, the Internet also has a dangerous side. The SD ICAC provides public education about the dangers of the Internet, investigates Internet based child exploitation crimes, and provides computer forensics expertise to other law enforcement agencies. We hope that the information in this web site will help you and your families enjoy the best the Internet has to offer and keep the worst it has to offer from your homes and children.

[|WiredKids: Tweens, Safety Information, Instant Messaging] Some of the hazards of using instant messengers

[|Back Chat] A game to see how wise your online choices are.