RCPS Third Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Overview

Focus

Student privacy, strong passwords

Objectives
  • Students will understand the importance of keeping personal information private.
  • Students willl be able to create a strong password.

Terminology

chat rooms, identity theft, instant messaging, phishing, spam

Activities
  • Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement.
  • Class discussion about using the internet for communication and keeping your information private
  • Watch the Netsmartz video, The Password Rap, and practice making a strong password.
  • The Faux Paw video gives students a quick reminder of the importance of internet privacy and safety.
  • Meet the WizzyWigs introduce students to negative aspects of the internet.

Additional Resources

  • CyberSmart's 2nd/3rd Grade lesson ideas
  • D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons
  • GUIDANCE: During the "Decision Making & Handling Put Downs"  unit talk about how cyberbullying can be used to put down someone and making good decisions about how to handle it. This is reinforced in the FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION unit.
  • GUIDANCE: Faux Paw The TechnoCat: Adventures In The Internet

Related Standards Of Learning

  • C/T 3-5.3
  • C/T 3-5.4

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Special thanks to Karen Campbell, Instructional Technology Coordinator for Harrisonburg City Schools
in collaboration with the ITRT for Rockingham County Schools