June 18, 2008: Stay Safe in Cyberspace

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Activities:

1. Draw a computer screen in the middle of a piece of paper. Write the words "Be Careful" on the screen. Now cut out newspaper words and pictures about computers and computer equipment. Paste the words and pictures around your computer.

2. Look through the newspaper ads to find Web site addresses for local businesses. How many did you find? These Web sites are probably pretty safe because they are for local businesses.

3. Look over the tips for computer safety in today's Mini Page. List three things you already do to be safe on the computer. Now list three new things you will do.

4. Look in the classified ads in the newspaper for two ads about computer training or software. Paste the ads on a piece of paper. Write several sentences describing why you would like to learn more about these programs.

5. List three of your favorite Web sites or messaging programs. Now write a paragraph describing how you make sure you are safe when you visit these sites.

This week's standards:

• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. (Technology: Basic Concepts and Operations)
• Students understand the ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology. (Technology: Social, Ethical and Human Issues)
• Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software. (Technology: Social, Ethical and Human Issues)
  
  

(standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)