Internet+Safety

In the world of the modern digital native, communicating in virtual environments, texting, social networks and socializing through "digital" means are becoming the norm. It is imperetive that K-12 students learn to protect themselves when navigating Internet-based resources. Internet Safety is an important message that should be addressed with all students. Here are some great resources that you can use to keep your students informed:

FBI's free school-based Internet Safety Program: FBI-SOS Office of the Attorney General's Operation Safe Surf Curriculum for schools. National Cyber Security Council's Stay Safe Online and the Department of Homeland Security's Stop.Think.Connect programs.

Teach online safety with the C-SAVE program: Grade K-2 Grade 3-5 Middle & High School

Google has a great Family Safety Center with Safety Tools.

Check out these Internet Safety and Security resources from Common Sense Media: Internet Safety and Security (K-5) Internet Safety and Security (6-8)

Additonal Internet Resources: Welcome to the Web

National Criminal Justice Reference Service - Internet Safety

PBS Kids Webonauts AcademyOnline Game for elementary students. NetSmartz.org and NetSmartKids.org

Your Own Space Teen Internet Safety book by Microsoft