Rockingham County Public Schools

Overview

Children need to recognize the need for privacy.

Focus

Protecting Personal Information

Objectives

• The student will understand the difference between web page content and advertising including pop-up windows on the web page.
• The student will understand the importance of protecting personal information and/or passwords.

Terminology

webpage, advertising, password, pop-up windows

Activities

• CyberSmart Lesson (What's Private)
• Discuss the computer safety rules such as Kids Rules for Online Safety from Safekids.com, and the division AUP.
• Use the Netsmartz activities, The Webville Outlaws and Clicky’s Challenge, to discuss some of the negative aspects of the internet.
• Faux Paw the Techno Cat This video helps students learn about the importance of having an online buddy.
• Watch the Netsmartz video, The Password Rap, and practice making a strong password.
• Play the First Adventures of the Three Cyberpigs to learn about advertising and not sharing too much personal information.
• As students use oral and written language to inform, persuade, and entertain, remind them that these are the same techniques used on web sites.

Additional Resources

• CyberSmart's 2nd/3rd Grade lesson ideas
• Find the Ad Children learn about the purpose of advertising.
• D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons
• See Character Counts lessons
• Read: Faux Paw the Techno Cat: Adventures In The Internet

Related Standards Of Learning

• C/T K-2.3
• C/T K-2.4
• C/T K-2.5
• C/T K-2.6
• C/T K-2.7