Internet Safety
If something online makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, what should you do?
Tell a trusted adult.
What does it mean to be kind online?
Use respectful words and treat others kindly.
Should you share your password with your friends?
No. Keep your password private, except when sharing it with a trusted parent or guardian as appropriate.
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of information and actions you leave when using the internet.
You receive an email with a link from someone you don't know. Should you click it?
No. Don't click suspicious links.
A stranger online asks to meet you in person. Should you go?
No! Never meet an online stranger; tell a trusted adult.
Someone makes a mean comment about your classmate in a game chat. What is a good thing to do?
Don't join in. Support your classmate and report the comment or tell an adult.
Name one piece of personal information you should protect online.
Your home address, phone number, password, full birth date, or school and location details.
Can a picture or comment you post online be copied or shared by someone else?
Yes!
What should you do if a website asks you to download something unexpected?
Stop and ask a trusted adult before downloading it.
Someone you don't know sends you a message. What is the safest choice?
Don't share personal information or respond if it feels suspicious; tell a trusted adult.
What is cyberbullying?
Using digital devices or online spaces to bully or hurt someone.
Which password is stronger: '123456' or 'Tiger!Cloud82River'?
Tiger!Cloud82River, because it is longer and harder to guess.
Why should you think before posting a picture online?
It could be saved, shared, or seen by people you didn't expect.
You find a shocking story online. Should you believe it immediately?
No. Check reliable sources and ask a trusted adult if you're unsure.
You see a pop-up saying you won a free tablet, but you must click a link to claim it. What should you do?
Don't click the link. It could be a scam.
Your friend sends you an embarrassing picture of another student. Should you forward it?
No. Don't spread it; protect the student's privacy and tell a trusted adult if needed.
A website asks for your full name, home address, and phone number to play a game. What should you do?
Don't enter the information. Ask a trusted adult first.
You delete a post. Does that guarantee that nobody can ever see it again?
No. Someone may have saved, copied, or screenshotted it.
A post says you must share it with 10 friends or something bad will happen. What should you do?
Don't feel pressured to share it. It may be a chain message designed to manipulate you.
A person online says they are a kid your age, but you have never met them. Can you be sure they are telling the truth?
No. People online may pretend to be someone else.
You accidentally post a hurtful comment about someone. What should you do next?
Take responsibility, remove it if possible, apologize sincerely, and make a better choice.
Why is using the same password for every account risky?
If one account is compromised, someone could use that password to access your other accounts.
How can your digital footprint affect your reputation?
Online posts and actions can shape how others see you now and in the future.
What are two ways to check whether information online is trustworthy?
Check the source and author, compare with other reliable sources, and look for supporting evidence or a publication date.