Cyberbullying
Someone excludes you from a groupchat on purpose and laughs about it. Is this cyberbullying and if so, why?
It is because exclusion is done intentionally to hurt someone, which counts.
Why do scammers create urgency like "act in 10 seconds"
To stop you from thinking critically before acting
You set your instagram account to private. Can people still see your content?
Yes, they can. your followers can screenshot and share everything.
Whats the difference between the R and T steps? Can't you just do one?
Incognito mode keeps you completely private online. True or false and why?
No, websites still see you. Your wifi provider logs your activity.
Name one thing you should do BEFORE deleting mean messages someone sent you
Screenshot them to save the evidence.
What are two red flags that tell you something online is a scam
Too good to be true / asking for passwords / strange links
You delete a post immediately after posting it. Name TWO reasons why it might exist somewhere. HINT - Think about what happens automatically in the background the moment something goes online.
What is the very first step in ALERT and why is it always first?
Acknowledge — because you have to recognize something feels wrong before you can do anything else
A scammer targets 1000 kids with an obvious fake offer. Only 3 respond. Was the scam worth it for them?
Yes, scammers need only a tiny percentage to profit.
Someone makes a fake instagram account using your name and photos to make fun of you. What type of cyberbullying is this?
You get a DM from Roblox_Support_Official saying your account will be deleted unless you send your password in 10 seconds. Name THREE red flags int his message
Asking for password + urgency + random DM + real Roblox never contacts like this
You delete an embarrassing post. Is it really gone? Explain why or why not.
No — someone could have already screenshotted it, and the internet archives content
Someone online keeps sending you weird messages asking personal questions. Walk through ALL five ALERT steps for this situation.
A — something feels off, trust it. L — stop replying, close the chat. E — is this serious? Screenshot it. R — block and report them. T — tell a trusted adult
Give an example of something that is safe to post online AND something that is not safe to post — and explain why for each.
Safe: favorite game — no personal info. Not safe: home address — strangers can find you
Your friend is being insulted in a group chat every single day but he hasn't told anyone. Name TWO things you can do as a bystander.
Screenshot it for her AND tell a trusted adult on her behalf
Your friend sends you a link that says "amaz0n-giveaway.net" saying you won a prize. What's wrong with the link itself?
The zero replaces the letter o. it is a fake domain designed to look like amazon.com
What is the Future You Test and how do you use it before posting something?
Ask yourself if your teacher or future boss would be okay seeing this — if no, don't post it
What is the difference between the R and T steps in ALERT — and why do you need BOTH?
R is taking action yourself — blocking and reporting. T is getting help from an adult. You need both because reporting on the app isn't enough — an adult needs to know too
You're playing an online game and someone you've never met asks to be your friend, says they're 12, wants to move to a private chat, and asks for your real name. Name every red flag in this situation.
Stranger online, can't verify age, wanting to move to private chat away from others, asking for personal information
Why is clapping back at a cyberbully often the worst thing you can do? Give two specific reasons
It escalates the situation and it can get you in trouble too.
Explain why someone you trust, like a friend, can still be a scam, and what should you do before clicking any link?
Friends can accidentally share scams without knowing. Always check the link and confirm it looks real before clicking anything at all.
Someone posts your home address in a TikTok comment. Explain specifically why this is dangerous and what TWO steps you should take immediately.
Strangers can find where you live — screenshot it as evidence AND report the comment and tell a trusted adult
Someone argues that telling a trusted adult is snitching and you should just handle it yourself. Using what you know about ALERT, explain why that argument is wrong.
Snitching is getting someone in trouble for no reason. Telling is protecting yourself and others. The T step exists because kids shouldn't have to handle serious online situations alone — adults have more power to actually stop it
You've learned ALERT across four sessions. If you could only remember ONE thing from this entire program to keep yourself safe online — what would it be and why? There's no single right answer but you have to defend it.
Award points based on how well they explain and defend their choice. Best answers will reference trusting their gut, telling an adult, or recognizing red flags