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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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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
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Businesses

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to protecting your business in today's digital world.
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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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Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Keeping Your Device Safe

For Students 9th - 10th
In this course, you will learn how to protect your device and the information on it. You will learn how to keep your devices safe from possible threats, and how to use screen locks. You will also learn how to save a backup of the...
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REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 5. Digital Footprint

For Students 3rd - 8th
Each time you log on to the Internet, use your cell phone, or do anything digitally you are leaving a digital trail. In this tutorial, you will be completing five quests. In the first, you will make a record of your online activities...
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Other

Ryerson University: Safety Online: Understanding Online Risks [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource offers information on safety awareness, to empower young scholars with the skills they need to understand the risks to both themselves and their devices when online - so they don't fall victim to scams or identity theft, or...
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: After You Strengthen Your Passwords, Here's How to Store Them

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times has suggestions from tech gurus on how to create strong passwords and keep them safe.
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Website
Other

The Internet Content Rating Association: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization from The Internet Content Rating Association is an international, independent organization that empowers the public, especially parents, to make informed decisions about electronic media by means of the open and...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Cyber Five

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Digital Citizenship: Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will establish group norms to create a positive online community that promotes responsible and respectful digital behavior within their classroom. Requires free membership.
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Website
Other

Internet Education Foundation: Get Net Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
GetNetWise is a public service to help ensure that families have safe and constructive online experiences, whether educational or entertaining. Content includes detailed safety guides, reviews of Internet safety products, and more.
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton Carter: Drell Lecture on Innovation and Cybersecurity

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [40:52] of Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter's Drell Lecture on innovation and cybersecurity delivered on April 23, 2015, at Stanford University, in Palo Alto, California.
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Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Being Safe Online

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online course, students will learn how to use the internet safely, how to spot scams, and keep safe on social media.
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Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Keeping Your Personal Data Safe

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online course, students will learn how to keep their online information safe by making and remembering good passwords and also how to control who sees their personal information when using public computers and social media.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many security threats today associated with internet use. This site presents some online videos that discuss security issues such as online rip-off schemes, protecting privacy, and protecting your computer from online attacks.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

Ftc: Identity Theft: How to Keep Your Personal Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Protecting your personal information can help reduce your risk of identity theft.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

Ftc: Protecting Kids Online: Kids and Socializing Online

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Apply real-world judgment to help minimize risks while kids socialize online.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

Ftc: Protecting Kids Online: Kids and Mobile Phones

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn some guidelines for kids and cell phones.
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Unit Plan
Google

Google Applied Digital Skills: Understand Your Digital Footprint

For Students 9th - 10th
Visualize your digital footprint by recording your online actions in a spreadsheet.
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Article
Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Expiring Content

For Students 9th - 10th
Expiring content is content that disappears after it has been viewed or that is only available for a certain amount of time. Many different services offer expiring content including Snapchat, WhatsApp and Instagram. Includes questions...