Internet Safety Resources

The NetSmartz web site has a variety of resources for K-12 students. These materials can be used alone or as a part of a unit on internet safety. All resources can be downloaded as complete sets. Examples of the resources include:

• Activity Cards (available in both English and Spanish) — "These activity cards are related to the online activities and easy to implement with few extra materials. Printable handouts are included."
• Real Life Stories — NetSmartz provides activity cards to go with the following videos for middle/high school students dealing with internet safety and cyber-bullying.
  • You Can't Take It Back — "A teen regrets his participation on a web site created to rate others at his school."
  • Broken Friendship — "A friendship is broken when a teen gives her best friend's password to some other girls at school."
  • Amy's Choice — "Hear the true story of a 15-year-old girl who left home to meet in person with a man she first "met" online."
  • Tracking Teresa — "Even though Teresa has tried not to reveal personal information online, she's left enough clues that she could find herself in danger."
• Use Your NetSmartz Videos for Elementary Students
• Safety Pledge — age appropriate resources are available for K-12 students
• Safety Tips

The IKeepSafe web site has a variety of resources for students aged 4-10 years old. These materials can be used alone or as a part of a unit on internet safety. Resources include:

• D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons — "D.A.R.E. America and iKeepSafe.org have teamed up to create 14 simple activities that teach important internet safety principles to children (4-10 years)."
• Video Ads on Internet Safety
  • Auditorium and Kitchen — "If you wouldn't say it in person, why say it online?" Cyber-bullying - National Crime Prevention Council videos
• Parent Resource Center — information for parents to use with their children.
• Teaching Tools to Keep Safe Online — visit the web site to request a download of a full set of materials

Contact Information: 726-3430 or by email for further information.