Internet Safety Curriculum

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of the Internet Safety Curriculum Project

Goal 1 – Keeping Kids Safe

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Goal 2 – Legal Compliance

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Goal 3 – Support for Technology Standards

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Evaluation of Curriculum

Three years of researching Internet safety programs:

• NetSmartz - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

• iKeepSafe • Web Wise Kids• Cyber Smart!• i-SAFE

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Conclusion

We recommend i-SAFE because:• Industry leader - Endorsed by U.S. Congress• Alignment with ISTE NETS• Excellent K-12 lessons – in multiple languages• Powerful videos - positive feedback from EGUSD

trainings• Great organization of web and print content • Lessons for classrooms with or without computers• First-rate customer support experiences• Overall impact of program

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Curriculum Topics

• Grades K-4 - Lesson topics presented by i-SAFE's character "i-Buddy." Each lesson provides students with exposure to Internet concepts and vocabulary through engaging hands-on activities.

• Grades 5-8 – Includes participatory activities to foster discussion, cooperative learning, concept development, and opportunities for school and community outreach. Materials include lesson plans for Service Learning projects and activities.

• Grades 9-12 - Participatory activities and discussions revolve around topic-centered webcast videos as well as traditional lesson plan formats. Materials include lesson plans and opportunities for Service Learning projects and activities.

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Lesson Snapshot

• Personal Safety Grade 2 - Online Behavior with Netiquette

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