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Lesson - The Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

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Lesson Overview

Using what they have learned in the previous sections, students will explore and evaluate the negatives and positives that social networking, which includes all forms of online communication, can have on the issues of the online drug culture and substance abuse.



Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.

Lesson - The Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Lesson - The Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Students use what they have learned about peer influence, the power of digital media, and the role of online environments to prevent substance abuse among youth. Students evaluate the positive and negative aspects of social networking. They determine the ways that social networking platforms can either promote online drug culture and substance abuse or prevent substance abuse among youth by promoting a positive online culture through youth outreach and empowerment including social media campaigns, PSAs, digital publications, etc.

Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Students use what they have learned about peer influence, the power of digital media, and the role of online environments to prevent substance abuse among youth. Students evaluate the positive and negative aspects of social networking. They determine the ways that social networking platforms can either promote online drug culture and substance abuse or prevent substance abuse among youth by promoting a positive online culture through youth outreach and empowerment including social media campaigns, PSAs, digital publications, etc.

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Student Handout 6 - Worksheet: Online Advertising

Online Advertising

Learning Objectives
Students will analyze the influence of the Internet and advertising on perceptions of drug use.

Terms to Know
• Advertisement
• Appropriate



Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.

Lesson - Online Advertising

Students come to understand that online advertisements aim to influence consumer behaviors. Students conclude that online ads for pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol and tobacco are inappropriate for youth as exposure to these digital media may lead to substance misuse and abuse. Students use the same persuasive techniques found in online ads to prevent substance abuse among youth and inspire healthy choices.

Student Handout 6 - Worksheet: Online Advertising

Students come to understand that online advertisements aim to influence consumer behaviors. Students conclude that online ads for pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol and tobacco are inappropriate for youth as exposure to these digital media may lead to substance misuse and abuse. Students use the same persuasive techniques found in online ads to prevent substance abuse among youth and inspire healthy choices.

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Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

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Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

Unit - Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture (High School Unit)

This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: About Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: About Substance Abuse Issues in an Online Culture

This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.

Lesson - Understanding Substance Abuse Concerns

Lesson - Understanding Substance Abuse Concerns

Students explore the differences between drug use, misuse and abuse. They conduct a short research project on OTC, prescription and illegal drugs, and they chart the information in a graphic organizer. Students collaboratively discuss their findings. They draw conclusions based on evidence and reason. They then write an opinion piece about the effectiveness of youth drug abuse prevention and education programs.

Lesson - Sorting it Out: Misuse of Prescription Drugs and OTCs

Lesson - Sorting it Out: Misuse of Prescription Drugs and OTCs

Students examine the impact of the Internet on drug use. They weigh the pros and cons of online ads and online access to prescription and OTC drugs. Through collaborative discussion, students identify reasons that youth misuse and abuse OTC and prescription drugs. Students then conduct an anonymous survey, analyze data sets and identify any trends of substance abuse among the sample of survey participants.

Lesson - Medical & Pharmaceutical Information Online

Lesson - Medical & Pharmaceutical Information Online

Students develop media and information literacy skills. They conduct a short research project on medical issues and pharmaceuticals, and they evaluate online information sources. Students come to understand that credible, accurate, reliable sources of information are crucial to support valid scientific research.

Lesson - Peer Pressure Online

Lesson - Peer Pressure Online

Students come to understand that peer pressure can influence youth in both positive and negative ways--even online and through electronic devices. Students examine a true story of a teen who engages in substance abuse due to peer pressure online. Students then write a narrative that illustrates how youth can safely respond to pressure from their peers. They select a target audience and create a poster that helps others deal with peer pressure in a positive way.

Lesson - Online Advertising

Lesson - Online Advertising

Students come to understand that online advertisements aim to influence consumer behaviors. Students conclude that online ads for pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol and tobacco are inappropriate for youth as exposure to these digital media may lead to substance misuse and abuse. Students use the same persuasive techniques found in online ads to prevent substance abuse among youth and inspire healthy choices.

Lesson - The Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Lesson - The Online Drug Culture and Social Networking

Students use what they have learned about peer influence, the power of digital media, and the role of online environments to prevent substance abuse among youth. Students evaluate the positive and negative aspects of social networking. They determine the ways that social networking platforms can either promote online drug culture and substance abuse or prevent substance abuse among youth by promoting a positive online culture through youth outreach and empowerment including social media campaigns, PSAs, digital publications, etc.

Lesson - Empowerment Project

Lesson - Empowerment Project

Students define the problem of substance abuse among youth. They determine what their peers need to know and understand about the problem, and they develop a strategy to effectively reach their audience through education and empowerment. The empowerment project may involve a media-based presentation.

Student Workbook - Substance Abuse Issues

Student Workbook - Substance Abuse Issues

This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.

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Lesson - Legal Trends in Cyber Safety and Security (High School Lesson)

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Lesson Overview

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet.



Lesson - Legal Trends in Cyber Safety and Security (High School Lesson)

Lesson - Legal Trends in Cyber Safety and Security (High School Lesson)

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Cyber Bullying

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Cyber Bullying

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Intellectual Property

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Intellectual Property

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Malicious Code

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Malicious Code

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: Be a Changemaker - Influence Policy

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: Be a Changemaker - Influence Policy

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: Sample Letter to Congress

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: Sample Letter to Congress

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 1S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Acosadores en Linea (SPA)

Student Handout 1S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Acosadores en Linea (SPA)

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 2S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Propiedad Intelectual (SPA)

Student Handout 2S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Propiedad Intelectual (SPA)

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

Student Handout 3S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Codigos Maliciosos (SPA)

Student Handout 3S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Codigos Maliciosos (SPA)

Students examine legal trends concerning the Internet. They crirically evaluate laws concerning issues such as cyber bullying, identity theft and malicious code. They collaborate in groups to discuss and evaluate the laws and their implications. Students take action by drafting a letter to their Congressional member to affect change and recommend solutions. A template is provided.

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Lesson - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Integrated Literacy and Learning - Focus on Cyber Safety

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Lesson - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Integrated Literacy and Learning - Focus on Cyber Safety

Lesson - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Integrated Literacy and Learning - Focus on Cyber Safety

Students use what they know and understand about online safety to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Narrative Writing

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Narrative Writing

Students use what they know and understand about online safety to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Plan Your Story

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Plan Your Story

Students use what they know and understand about online safety to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Peer Review Rubric

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Peer Review Rubric

Students use what they know and understand about online safety to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.

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Unit - Digital Age Health Issues

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Unit Overview

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health.



Unit - Digital Age Health Issues

Unit - Digital Age Health Issues

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 1 - Computer/Internet Use and Vision-Related Problems

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 1 - Computer/Internet Use and Vision-Related Problems

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 1 - Computer/Internet Use and Vision-Related Problems

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 1 - Computer/Internet Use and Vision-Related Problems

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Headaches and Seizures

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Headaches and Seizures

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Video Game Induced Seizure First Aid

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Video Game Induced Seizure First Aid

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 3 - Musculoskeletal Problems

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 3 - Musculoskeletal Problems

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 4 - Sleep Problems

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 4 - Sleep Problems

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 5 - Münchausen Syndrome by Internet

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 5 - Münchausen Syndrome by Internet

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 5 - Münchausen Syndrome by Internet

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 5 - Münchausen Syndrome by Internet

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 6 - Cyberchondria - Internet-induced Health Anxiety

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 6 - Cyberchondria - Internet-induced Health Anxiety

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 7 - Addiction, Anxiety & Depression

Student Handout - Reference Page: Topic 7 - Addiction, Anxiety & Depression

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 7 - Addiction, Anxiety & Depression

Student Handout - Worksheet: Topic 7 - Addiction, Anxiety & Depression

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout - Empowerment 1: iDrive Toolkit

Student Handout - Empowerment 1: iDrive Toolkit

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment 2: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment 2: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment 3: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment 3: Personal Release Form

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students learn how prolonged use of the Internet and digital devices impact health. They conduct short research projects, closely read relevant informational text and develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle while using digital technologies. Implementation options are as follows: • Explore Digital Age Health Issues as a Class • Explore Digital Age Health Issues Using a Jigsaw Strategy

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Lesson - Learn About Acceptable Use Policies

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Lesson Overview

Students identify the characteristics of an effective AUP.



Unit - Using Acceptable Use Policies as an Educational Tool (6-12)

Unit - Using Acceptable Use Policies as an Educational Tool (6-12)

Acceptable Use Policies are often written in complex legal language. Given that students and parents are responsible for knowing, understanding and agreeing to follow school policies and procedures, this unit aims to familiarize students with the school's AUP. Students examine school guidelines for responsible use of educational technology, consequences for irresponsible choices and procedures for responding to unsafe and inappropriate situations. They then collaborate in projects that promote responsible use of educational technology at school and at home. Visit isafedirect.com for more info.

Lesson - Learn About Acceptable Use Policies

Lesson - Learn About Acceptable Use Policies

Students identify the characteristics of an effective Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They then evaluate their school AUP and recommend ways to make the AUP more effective.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)

Students identify the characteristics of an effective Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They then evaluate their school AUP and recommend ways to make the AUP more effective.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: AUP Suggestions and Evaluation Criteria

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: AUP Suggestions and Evaluation Criteria

Students identify the characteristics of an effective Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They then evaluate their school AUP and recommend ways to make the AUP more effective.

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Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

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Lesson Overview

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens.



Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

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Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

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What do you KNOW?

 

 


What do you want to KNOW?

 

 


What have you LEARNED?

 

 



Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

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Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

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The Issues

Issues are different all over the world.  What are the biggest Internet safety and security issues in YOUR community?

Despite the differences, there are still some common issues that are prevalent everywhere, such as:

Cyber Bullying: Bullies gain a sense of worth or satisfaction from hurting others. Cyberbullies accomplish this via technology by sending harmful text messages, posting mean Web sites, being cruel in chats or IMs, etc.



Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Lesson Plan - Emerging Leaders: Cyber Citizens

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Student Handout - Reference Page: Issues and You as an Emerging Leader

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Teacher Reference Page - The Question Chart

Students examine online issues and their social responsibility as digital citizens. As emerging leaders, they prepare to educate others on a selected 21st century issue.

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