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 * LESSON PLAN **

=LESSON TITLE: Your Virtual IRS …. I dentity, R esponsibility and S **afety**= =GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (age 11-13)= =MATERIALS: Computers with Internet Access= =TIME FRAME: 3 Days (1 topic per day/30 minutes)= =SKILLS: Internet search, critical thinking, word processing= =Objectives:= =· To demonstrate the need for online responsibility and safety= =· To outline proper Netiquette for use in a variety of online situations= =· To demonstrate the importance of creating a positive digital future= = Topics: = = Responsible Citizenship in the Digital Nation = = Navigating The Digital Divide = = Focus on Your Virtual Future = = Activities: = =· Create an internet safety pledge for you and your parents to sign= =Here is an example...be sure to create something unique for your family= = Family_Online_Safety_Pledge.doc=
 * =Age considerations=
 * **lying about age, faking birth date**
 * **Parental Permission and Participation**
 * **pa****sswords given to parents**
 * =Protecting Sensitive Information=
 * = **Cyber bullying** =
 * = **Netiquette** =
 * =Your digital identity and digital footprint=
 * **Define, activity to demonstrate**
 * **Profiling the future: how your internet profile can affect your personal and professional future**
 * **Examples of how social networking activity can effect future/tips**

=· Create a family internet passbook—store all passwords and id’s in a safe and secure place=

=· Compose 5 creative [|tweets] or [|facebook] posts regarding internet safety. Send them out to your friends.=

=· Do an internet search on one of your classmates. Document everything you are able to find out about them online from your search. Have someone do the same for you—discuss what was found. (i.e.,address, school name, pictures, etc.)= = Internet Search Activity.docx=

=· Arrange a visit from the police department or IT specialist to speak about internet crimes.(There is usually a local FBI office near by that will be willing to come in and speak)= = = =Parental Research Center=

=Additional Resources:= =[|http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/]= =[]=