Grades 6-8 Internet Safety Resources
Teaching Internet Safety Is The LAW!
Middle School/Junior High Activities
Safe and responsible use of social networking, websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, etc.
Recognizing, avoiding and reporting online solicitations by sexual predators.
Risks of transmitting personal information on the Internet.
Recognizing and avoiding unsolicited or deceptive online communication.
Recognizing and reporting online harassment and cyberbullying.
- Download (Register at nsteens.org/Educators to download) and teach the lesson plan that accompanies the NetSmartz video Terrible tEXt.
- Introduce the term "Cyberbullying" by watching and discussing the NetSmartz video: Cyberbullying
Reporting illegal online activities and communications.
- Read and discuss the list of What to Report
- View and discuss the CyberTip Hotline site. Explain/demonstrate how to submit a report. HOWEVER: Do not submit the report. Emphasize that this is taken very seriously, like a call to 9-1-1.
Understanding copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music and video.
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