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Lesson - Introduction to Media Literacy

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Enrichment Goal

ISAFE enrichment activities are designed so that they can be implemented by s



Lesson - Introduction to Media Literacy

Lesson - Introduction to Media Literacy

Students come to understand that digital citizens are creators and consumers of digital media. They identify types of media, discuss the role of media in the modern world, define media literacy, and conclude the importance of media literacy in today's society.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reference Page - Understanding Media Literacy

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reference Page - Understanding Media Literacy

Students come to understand that digital citizens are creators and consumers of digital media. They identify types of media, discuss the role of media in the modern world, define media literacy, and conclude the importance of media literacy in today's society.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Media Literacy - Put it Together

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Media Literacy - Put it Together

Students come to understand that digital citizens are creators and consumers of digital media. They identify types of media, discuss the role of media in the modern world, define media literacy, and conclude the importance of media literacy in today's society.

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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Instructions - Running Code as a Digital Classmate

Prepare to Run the Program
Label the 25 unit x 25 unit coordinate system on the second grid provided on your Game Layout Worksheet.
   1. Write the name of the game developer in the space provided.
   2. Label the x and y axes. Identify the origin (0, 0).
   3. Label the x-axis coordinates from the origin to 25. Label the y-axis coordinates from the origin to 25.



Lesson - App-titude: Understanding Basic Code

Students come to understand the security and privacy issues involved in downloading apps. They design a game by plotting (x,y) coordinates; use a symbolic code to write a set of instructions; "debug" the code, and relate to principles of coding to game development and programming in a class discussion. The lesson may serve as an introduction to STEM/STEAM programs.

Teacher Reference Page - Game Design Example & Code Key

Students come to understand the security and privacy issues involved in downloading apps. They design a game by plotting (x,y) coordinates; use a symbolic code to write a set of instructions; "debug" the code, and relate to principles of coding to game development and programming in a class discussion. The lesson may serve as an introduction to STEM/STEAM programs.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Instructions - Running Code as a Digital Classmate

Students come to understand the security and privacy issues involved in downloading apps. They design a game by plotting (x,y) coordinates; use a symbolic code to write a set of instructions; "debug" the code, and relate to principles of coding to game development and programming in a class discussion. The lesson may serve as an introduction to STEM/STEAM programs.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Game Design Grid & Code Key

Students come to understand the security and privacy issues involved in downloading apps. They design a game by plotting (x,y) coordinates; use a symbolic code to write a set of instructions; "debug" the code, and relate to principles of coding to game development and programming in a class discussion. The lesson may serve as an introduction to STEM/STEAM programs.

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Lesson - Digital Literacy Connections: Webcams in Our World

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Lesson Overview

Students develop digital literacy skills. They determine ways that organizations



Lesson - Digital Literacy Connections: Webcams in Our World

Lesson - Digital Literacy Connections: Webcams in Our World

Students develop digital literacy skills. They determine ways that organizations effectively use webcams to promote a cause by evaluating a series of websites. They learn that these sites may allow online ads to generate financial support, and develop guidelines for public websites to follow.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Webcams in Our World

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Webcams in Our World

Students develop digital literacy skills. They determine ways that organizations effectively use webcams to promote a cause by evaluating a series of websites. They learn that these sites may allow online ads to generate financial support, and develop guidelines for public websites to follow.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Sample Website - The North American Bobcat Rescue

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Sample Website - The North American Bobcat Rescue

Students develop digital literacy skills. They determine ways that organizations effectively use webcams to promote a cause by evaluating a series of websites. They learn that these sites may allow online ads to generate financial support, and develop guidelines for public websites to follow.

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Lesson - Safe and Secure Surfing

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • associate the Internet as a vast connection of computers (and unknown people) with the need for
     protecting personal information



Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.

Lesson - Safe and Secure Surfing

Lesson - Safe and Secure Surfing

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that people use the Internet to communicate with one another. Students come to understand that, in order to stay safe and secure, they need to protect their personal information. They discuss safety and security risks, tips and strategies and create a poster to help others stay safe and secure when online.

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: Safe and Secure Surfing

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: Safe and Secure Surfing

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that people use the Internet to communicate with one another. Students come to understand that, in order to stay safe and secure, they need to protect their personal information. They discuss safety and security risks, tips and strategies and create a poster to help others stay safe and secure when online.

Dot & i Cartoon: Intro to the Internet

Dot & i Cartoon: Intro to the Internet

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that people use the Internet to communicate with one another. Students come to understand that, in order to stay safe and secure, they need to protect their personal information. They discuss safety and security risks, tips and strategies and create a poster to help others stay safe and secure when online.

Dot & i Music Video: Ask an Adult

Dot & i Music Video: Ask an Adult

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that people use the Internet to communicate with one another. Students come to understand that, in order to stay safe and secure, they need to protect their personal information. They discuss safety and security risks, tips and strategies and create a poster to help others stay safe and secure when online.

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Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Check Your Sources on the Web

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Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.

Lesson - Messages on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Messages on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Check Your Sources on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

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Lesson - Messages on the Web

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • understand that not everything posted on the Internet is true
   • compare features of good sites vs. bad sites



Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.

Lesson - Messages on the Web

Lesson - Messages on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Messages on the Web

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Messages on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Check Your Sources on the Web

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Check Your Sources on the Web

Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.

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Lesson - Surfing the Net: Tips and Tricks

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • develop a basic understanding of ways to navigate online more easily
   • demonstrate correct usage of Web browser features: hyperlink, back key and X to exit



Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.

Lesson - Surfing the Net: Tips and Tricks

Lesson - Surfing the Net: Tips and Tricks

Students learn the components of a Web browser. They practice navigating the Internet using basic Web browser features: hyperlink, bookmark, back key, and exit screen.

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Surfing the Net

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Surfing the Net

Students learn the components of a Web browser. They practice navigating the Internet using basic Web browser features: hyperlink, bookmark, back key, and exit screen.

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Lesson - Search Engines

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • understand that a search engine helps them to search for Web sites
   • understand that it is preferable to use kid-safe search engines or those approved by parents or teachers



Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet

Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.

Lesson - Search Engines

Lesson - Search Engines

Students closely follow along with character dialogue between Dot & i to learn that search engines enable people to search and find information on the Web. They then practice age-appropriate Web search strategies and explore child safe search engines.

Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Search Engines

Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Search Engines

Students closely follow along with character dialogue between Dot & i to learn that search engines enable people to search and find information on the Web. They then practice age-appropriate Web search strategies and explore child safe search engines.

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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

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You will be conducting a Community Leaders or Town Hall Meeting on the topic of Cyber Citizenship.
Community Leaders Meetings are presentations with elected officials, business leaders, educators and law
enforcement officers at which you and other speakers educate leaders about Security: Cyber Citizenship issues.
Participants are encouraged to develop a strategy to increase awareness within their local community.
Town Hall Meetings are panel discussions, led by Internet safety experts you recruit: law enforcement, elected



Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Webcast Video - Security: Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

I, _______________________________________________________ (Print Name), do hereby grant ISAFE, including (without limitation) its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, contractors, successors and assigns, permission to use my likeness, voice, picture, name, and/or intellectual property (“content”) for print, radio, webcast, film, television or Internet broadcast anywhere throughout the United States and the world, and to edit such material on film or videotape or other media formats.



Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Webcast Video - Security: Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

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