NC Standard Course of Study Essential Standard: 7.SE.1.2 Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).
Day 1 - Focus and Review (Establish prior knowledge)
Post-it - Students will discuss internet safety (class discussion using post-it notes)
 Give each student a green and pink post-it note.
 Ask class "What benefits can we gain from using the internet?"
 On your green post-it write all the benefits you gain when using the internet.
(2) minutes.
 Pair/share with partner.(person next to you.) Now, Eliminate any duplicates.
 Pair /share (4, another group of 2), Eliminate any duplicates.
 Post on class board.
 Ask class "Is there a negative impact when we use the internet?"
 On your pink post-it write any negatives you can think of when using the internet.
 Pair/share with partner.(person next to you.) Now, Eliminate any duplicates.
 Pair /share (4, another group of 2), Eliminate any duplicates.
 Post on class board
 Is there other information that can make us safer when using the internet and social networking including when we use our cell phones?
Statement: North Carolina asks that all students be educated about Internet use and social networking safety. We will look at various websites that help us learn what everyone should do to be a responsible internet user. What are 3 safety precautions everyone should know when utilizing resources and accessing the internet?
Students will utilize several interactive websites to increase their knowledge of internet safety.
Teacher Input for 6th grade: #1-First site was created by the FBI as a proactive site for students to learn what dangers are in the unknown world of the INTERNET. Click on the link to access "The
Second Adventure of the Three Cyberpigs." CyberSense and Nonsense . Use
below to answer questions to help better understand internet safety.
Teacher Input for 7th grade: #1-First site is a proactive site for students to learn how to understand bullying. Click on the link to access StopBullying.gov
(to be continued)
For both 6th and 7th - #2 From NCDPI-CTE Digital Literacy unit. Click on link to access Computer
Security and Privacy . Go to: Standard curriculum / scroll down to Computer Security and Privacy and launch E-learning under Computer security and privacy. Proceed through the topics under Computer
Security and Privacy. (show students how to access the tab to prevent confusion)
Note to Students: Students will journal (see Journal Entry bottom of last page) about the internet safety information. Write down what you have learned from the above exercises. You will use your journal entry to complete a story board on Internet safety. After completing the story board you create an Alice

Scavenger Hunt Document
Visit each of the websites on the USA-SOS Scavenger Hunt webpage by clicking on the numbered circles. Read the information on each webpage and find the answers to the questions below. Write your answers next to the question in the “Answer” column. When you finish the Scavenger Hunt, you will be ready to take the
USA-SOS Quiz
World to demonstrate your knowledge.
Day 2 - EQ Explain the good working habits used to enhance computer security and privacy.
 Review previous day activity.
 Teacher Input for 6th grade: #1-First site was created by the FBI as a proactive site for students to learn what dangers are in the unknown world of the INTERNET. Click on the link to access "The Second Adventure of the Three Cyberpigs." CyberSense and Nonsense . Use
below to answer questions to help better understand internet safety.
 Demo Web Site.Complete the Scavanger Hunt using the CyberSense and Nonsense web site.
 For both 6th and 7th - #2 From NCDPI-CTE Digital Literacy unit. Click on link to access
Computer Security and Privacy . Go to: Standard curriculum / scroll down to Computer
Security and Privacy and launch E-learning under Computer security and privacy. Proceed through the topics under Computer Security and Privacy. (show students how to access the tab to prevent confusion)
 Complete Scavenger Hunt below
 Intro to Alice by watching Teddy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4Xpv4gDIk ) (7 minutes) explanation of How to begin with Alice.
Day 3 -EQ Identify the basic ethical challenges that the computer and the Internet present to users.
 Review previous day activity.
 Students will participate in an introduction to Alice. PP "Alice Essentials" will guide the students through the first scene set-up for an Alice World. Students will then have the opportunity to create a scene with 3 characters (objects) conversing about Internet safety.
 Students will use a storyboard to create their own scene demonstrating what they learned about internet safety and the how safety must be used when using resources or accessing social media from the internet.
 See Rubric for Alice World Essentials
Day 4/5 -EQ Identify the basic ethical challenges (cont.)
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Students will continue with Alice 1 Assignment.
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Presentations of Alice 1 Assignment.

Scavenger Hunt Document
Circle
Visit each of the websites on the USA-SOS Scavenger Hunt webpage by clicking on the numbered circles. Read the information on each webpage and find the answers to the questions below. Write your answers next to the question in the “Answer” column. When you finish the Scavenger Hunt, you will be ready to take the
USA-SOS Quiz
Questions Answers
If you visit a chat room, use a __________, not your real name.
What is “flaming”?
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What can happen to online surfers who are hateful or cruel on the internet?
What should you do when you are not sure if something on the internet is true?
What could happen to a picture posted on a website?
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How long can a picture stay on the internet?
Having or sharing pictures of kids with no clothes on is against the __________.
What is netiquette?
What is a “flamewar”?
When you are on the internet writing in all caps makes it seem like you are ___________.
What is one way to makes sure you are communicating clearly on the internet?
Take the Quiz at the end of the video and choose Graded Quiz. View Your Results. Take the quiz until you get 10 out of
10.
What is an emoticon?
What does this symbol :-D mean?
Click on “Acronyms” at the top of the page
Two potentially dangerous acronyms are A/S/L and SOMY.
What do they mean?
Click on and read all 10 rules:
In addition to your whole name, address, and phone number, what other personal information should you be careful about sharing online?
Why shouldn’t you include your full name in your screen name?

Scavenger Hunt Document
Visit each of the websites on the USA-SOS Scavenger Hunt webpage by clicking on the numbered circles. Read the information on each webpage and find the answers to the questions below. Write your answers next to the question in the “Answer” column. When you finish the Scavenger Hunt, you will be ready to take the
USA-SOS Quiz
Only share stuff online that you don’t mind ________ seeing.
Why can downloading things be dangerous?
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(cont.)
If you feel unsafe, __________.
Click on "Read the Story"
Why do you think Gwen’s mother is so worried?
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Why would someone pretend to be someone they aren't?
Suppose a kid finds an adult online who will listen to him or her. The person is very nice and easy to talk with. Is this person okay to meet?
What things did Gwen do wrong that might put her in danger?
Bring your parents to this website and review the “Create the Rules” section together.
To be safe, who are the only people who should have your cell phone number?
What should you do if a bully or stranger texts you?
If you text people other than your close friends and family what could you be doing?
When you send a text or photo message from your mobile, your __________ automatically goes with it.
Why is it a bad idea to accept text messages, or open links/files on your mobile from people you don't know?
Chats and message boards can be fun, but they can also be dangerous. Why?
Read the Do’s and Don’ts:
When would you use quotation marks?
What is plagiarism?
Give __________ to authors and artists whose work you used.
What is cyberbullying?
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What are some things you can do if you are cyberbullied?
Under “Comics” click on “How Much is Too Much”

Scavenger Hunt Document
Visit each of the websites on the USA-SOS Scavenger Hunt webpage by clicking on the numbered circles. Read the information on each webpage and find the answers to the questions below. Write your answers next to the question in the “Answer” column. When you finish the Scavenger Hunt, you will be ready to take the
USA-SOS Quiz
List four ways to prevent cyber bullying.