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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Katie's Story

13-year-old Katie began using a computer, the Internet, and chat rooms, aware of only the excitement and not the possible risks in connecting with millions of others. One Sunday morning in a teen chat room, she met a guy named Mark who said he was a 23-year-old college student. Although Katie recognized the difference in their ages, she thought their conversation harmless. It was just the Internet. She felt very safe behind the computer screen.



Lesson - Risk and Research: “Willing Participation”

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Online Relationships & Risk

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Katie's Story

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Katie's Story

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout - Quiz: Encuesta - Riesgo e Investigación (SPA)

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

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Lesson - Risk and Research: “Willing Participation”

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • understand the concept of willing participation



Lesson - Risk and Research: “Willing Participation”

Lesson - Risk and Research: “Willing Participation”

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Online Relationships & Risk

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Online Relationships & Risk

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Katie's Story

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Katie's Story

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Katie's Story

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Katie's Story

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

Student Handout - Quiz: Encuesta - Riesgo e Investigación (SPA)

Student Handout - Quiz: Encuesta - Riesgo e Investigación (SPA)

Students closely examine the meaning of willing participant in online grooming situations. They examine a true story of a teen named Katie who develops an unhealthy relationship and identify the factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Students draw conclusions based on evidence and research.

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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Think About It - Multitasking, Technology & Safety

Think About It
1. What is the danger of texting or talking on a phone while driving? 
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Lesson - Multitasking and Technology

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Multitasking

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Think About It - Multitasking, Technology & Safety

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

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Lesson - Multitasking and Technology

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Lesson Overview

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking.



Lesson - Multitasking and Technology

Lesson - Multitasking and Technology

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Multitasking

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Multitasking

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Think About It - Multitasking, Technology & Safety

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Think About It - Multitasking, Technology & Safety

Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.

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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Try it: Select a topic below and see if you can find a questionable source of information for it.
      • Curing Cancer with vitamins
      • The Big Bang Theory
      • Michael Jackson’s death
      • Alien conspiracy theory
      • Treatment for autism

Activity

List your source, and list the process you went through to come to the conclusion that it is an unreliable source.



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability (High School)

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Someone once said you can’t believe everything you read. That is certainly
the truth. Just because something is in print, on the TV, posted on the Web,
etc., does not make it fact. So how are you supposed to figure out what is
valid and reliable?

     • Valid: Well grounded in fact or based on support
     • Reliable: Worthy of reliance or trust – dependable source of information



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability (High School)

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

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Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability (High School)

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Lesson Overview

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is informati



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability (High School)

Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability (High School)

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students understand that online sources are not always reliable, nor is information found online always valid. They use a set of criteria to evaluate online sources on a given topic and reflect on the selection process. Students then engage in a collaborative project that entails research, expository writing, and source citation.

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Lesson - Informing with Infographics

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Lesson Guide

Students will explore how infographics distill information visually and the role they ca



Lesson - Informing with Infographics

Lesson - Informing with Infographics

Students practice media literacy by creating infographics based on a selected e-Safety topic. They select an infographic tool; integrate multiple sources of information; evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source, and translate quantitative data or technical information into visual form.

Student Handout - Worksheet: Informing with Infographics

Student Handout - Worksheet: Informing with Infographics

Students practice media literacy by creating infographics based on a selected e-Safety topic. They select an infographic tool; integrate multiple sources of information; evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source, and translate quantitative data or technical information into visual form.

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Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

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Lesson Overview

Students learn about wikis, and explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education.



Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

Students learn about wikis, and they explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education. They use wiki technology to publish written work including links to online sources and digital media. Students plan, revise, edit, and incorporate peer feedback to produce quality written work based on an identified audience and purpose. Students adopt e-Safety and responsible use guidelines while engaged in this technology-based project.

Student Handout - Worksheet: What Are Wikis?

Student Handout - Worksheet: What Are Wikis?

Students learn about wikis, and they explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education. They use wiki technology to publish written work including links to online sources and digital media. Students plan, revise, edit, and incorporate peer feedback to produce quality written work based on an identified audience and purpose. Students adopt e-Safety and responsible use guidelines while engaged in this technology-based project.

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Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

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Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Introducing SCAMPER

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Introducing SCAMPER

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Teacher Reference Page - Discussion Guide: Re-Discovering Modern History

Teacher Reference Page - Discussion Guide: Re-Discovering Modern History

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Innovation History Project

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Innovation History Project

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Smartphone Mind Map

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Smartphone Mind Map

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Smartphone Mind Map Example

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Smartphone Mind Map Example

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

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