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Childnet International: Kidsmart: Early Surfers' Zone (3 7)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teacher and parent resources for helping young children stay safe online. Includes, stories, lessons, activities, and video.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Childnet International: Kidsmart: Key Stage 2 Kids (8 11)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Lesson resources for helping children aged 8-11 to stay safe online.
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Website
Other

Be Web Aware : Social Networking

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article looking at teens and social networking. What is it? What should parents know and the need to encourage privacy issues in these open forums of social interaction.
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Website
Other

Childnet International: Kidsmart

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive site on Internet safety for kids. Covers social networking, safe searching, chatting, digital footprints, games, and more. Includes lesson materials for ages 3-11, stories, and videos.
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Unit Plan
Other

I Safe: I Learn Online

For Students 9th - 10th
I-Safe has come up with a terrific way learn about internet safety by viewing a learning module that fits one of the following four categories: i-Learn, i-Fifty, i-Mentor and i-Parent.
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Website
Other

I Keep Safe Internet Safety Coalition

For Students K - 1st
With sections for students, for parents and for educators, this site addresses internet safety issues on appropriate levels and in interesting formats for all three audiences. Children can read books, play games or watch videos starring...
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Other

Common Sense Media: Strong Passwords [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, students learn how to create secure passwords in order to protect their private information and accounts online.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Common Sense Media: The Power of Words [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students consider that while they are enjoying their favorite websites they may encounter messages from other kids that can make them feel angry, hurt, sad, or fearful. They explore ways to handle cyberbullying and how to respond in the...
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Other

Common Sense Media: Private and Personal Information [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity students learn the difference between private information and personal information, distinguishing what is safe and unsafe to share online.
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Other

Common Sense Media: Talking Safely Online [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this lesson learners learn that they can develop rewarding online relationships, but that they should never reveal private information to a person they know only online without asking their parent or guardian for permission.
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Elmer the Safety Elephant: Internet Safety

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Elmer the Safety Elephant wants every child to stay safe using the internet. Elmer goes through important safety rules with kid-friendly explanations. Coloring pages and craft activities are provided to reinforce the concepts, as well as...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Growing Up Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and analysis on the practices and habits of children and teens who live their lives online. Focus is on teen culture in the digital age and on how online media have intensified fears of the dangerous dimensions of adolescence.
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Website
Other

Cic Online: Cyberbullying: Identify and Respond [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 9th
With this resource, learn how to know when cyberbullying is happening and how to confront the problem. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Other

American Academy of Pediatrics

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in child health and safety.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Digital Citizenship: Respect

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on digital citizenship and respect in which students learn about etiquette, access and law related to digital media technologies. Comprehensive learning materials included.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: Internet Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an overview of basic internet safety rules aimed at helping parents to protect their children. Chat room dangers and online protection tools are discussed. Includes audio.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Protect Kids Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Become cyber smart! Learn some practical tips that will help guard you against Internet fraud and protect your personal information. Topics include kids' privacy laws, computer security, informational videos, and internet quizzes.
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Website
Other

U.s. Department of Homeland Security: Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
A campaign by the U.S. Government to educate about the main risks and cyber threats of the Internet. Learn to watch for warning signs and consider how actions could possibly impact safety. Information is also provided about what to do if...
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Article
Edutopia

Edutopia: How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn ways in which teachers can impart internet safety skills to young students.
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Website
Other

Cyberbullying411

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive online resource for kids who have been the victim of cyberbullying or internet harassment. Topics covered include what is cyberbullying, who is targeted, who cyberbullies, and what to do if it happens to you. There is a...
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Article
Edutopia

Edutopia: Social Media Guidelines

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Read about the ways in which educators can create social media guidelines that work to keep students safe.
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Interactive
Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network: Allies and Aliens: A Mission in Critical Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive module for Grades 7 and 8 is designed to increase students' ability to recognize bias, prejudice, and hate propaganda on the Internet and in other media. Includes an extensive teacher's guide.
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Handout
Other

Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Confronting Online Challenges

For Students 9th - 10th
Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...
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Website
Other

Internet Abc

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A sound resource to identify and understand Internet safety as users navigate the Web on smartphones, tablets, and computers.