Goal Directed Learning: Entry Level

(K-4 Lesson)

Internet Safety
Grade Level
K-4
Classroom Configuration:
  • Whole group in a computer lab setting or classroom
Arizona State Content Standards
  • Social Studies
    • Strand 3: Civics/Government
      • Concept 3: Functions of Government
        • PO 1: Describe the responsibilities of state government (e.g., making laws, enforcing laws, collecting taxes).
        • PO 3: Describe the possible consequences of violating laws.
      • Concept 4: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship
        • PO 1: Discuss ways an individual can contribute to a school or community.
        • PO 2: Identify traits of character (e.g., responsibility, respect, perseverance, loyalty, integrity, involvement, justice and tolerance) that are important to the preservation and improvement of democracy.
Arizona Educational Technology Standards (2009)
  • Strand 2: Communication and Collaboration
    • Concept 1: Effective Communications and Digital Interactions
      • PO 2: Identify and demonstrate safe and appropriate behavior when using digital environments to communicate with others.
  • Strand 5: Digital Citizenship
    • Concept 1: Safety and Ethics,
      • PO 4: Identify and discuss why it is important not to provide personal information in online communication.
      • PO 6: Articulate how to respect the privacy of others' information and digital workspace.
Objectives
  • Students will be able to identify what personal information should not be shared in an online environment.
  • Students will be aware of what constitutes cyberbullying and how to prevent it.
Procedure
  1. Show animated segments from Internet Safety Lessons, to class on Online Safety and Cyberbullying (the Watch segments shown to whole class).
  2. Discuss each as a whole class; use teacher's materials on web site for guidance.
  3. Have students take turns providing answers to complete the "Try" section of Internet Safety lessons, to learn more and practice new knowledge.
  4. Have students take turns providing answers to complete the "Apply" section of Internet Safety lessons, to test their comprehension.
Materials
  • Computer with Internet connection
  • Projector
  • Interactive whiteboard, optional
Assessment
  • Administer a brief quiz using Online Quiz from web site. The quiz can be administered digitally, using Google Forms, or using handheld test response system devices.
TIM - Goal Directed: Entry
Northern Arizona University