INTERNET SAFETY & POWERFUL PASSWORDS For Grades 3-5 WOLFTEVER CREEK ELEMENTARY

THE INTERNET  Educate Us  Entertains Us  Connects  False Information  Opens You Home to the Outside World  Bad People

SOME BASICS  The computer works on the net by accessing other computers at addresses with an application called a browser.  “Surfing the web” is spending time searching for web pages using an address like Google or “Ask.com”.  (electronic mail) and Attachments (items “stuffed” in the message) are ways to talk and send data to others.

SOME BASICS  Chat and instant messaging is a way to talk to others with an application like AIM or YAHOO. It’s called “IMing” someone.  Viruses and hacking are when people do bad things to others for unkind fun or money. Example: hacking a password.  Plagiarism is copying someone’s work then calling it your own…it’s illegal.  Passwords should be strong and hard to break versus weak and easy to break.

PLEDGE: Tell an adult about anything you see or find on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable or confused.

POWERFUL PASSWORDS  Powerful passwords protect private possessions  Can you say that five times fast? –Powerful passwords protect private possessions  It’s a tongue twister, but it’s true.

ONLINE SOCIAL SITES  Bad people called predators can watch and read your information.  Don’t give predators any reason to contact you.

PLEDGE  Don’t share information about your family, relatives or friends.  Don’t share your name, address, phone numbers, or the location of your house to anyone on the internet.

PASSWORDS  Passwords stop other people from seeing your private information or pretending to be you.

PASSWORDS  They are the keys to unlocking your special stuff on computers and online.  For example, your password allows you to save your points after playing an online game.

PASSWORDS  When you’re older, you’ll use passwords to keep track of your money. You’ll also use them to shop online.  Know how to create powerful passwords will help you keep your money safe.

HARD TO PUT TOGETHER  Creating a powerful password is like putting together a puzzle.  The best ones are made of small pieces put together in a way that only you can remember.

PASSWORDS  Good passwords are hard for your friends to guess.  They are also hard for a criminal to figure out.

PASSWORDS  Experts have come up with tips for making strong passwords.  The more tips you follow, the harder your password will be to guess.

BE CYBER SMART!  What do YOU think makes a powerful password?  Write it on your paper.

SMARTZKIDS VIDEO  Watch the video below. cky/BeSaferOnline  Write down the tips for passwords you learned from the video.

PASSWORDS  It’s okay to write down passwords. But don’t carry them with you or tape them on your computer. With your parent or guardian, find a safe place at home to keep them.