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One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar...Helen A. Keller

INTERNET SAFETY

Over the Rainbow

My Three Words

Watch each of these videos created by Mrs. Rose's 7th grade World Geography classes.

Reflect, in writing, on the meaning of the videos.

What could you do to make this a better world?

What 3 words would describe your plan and explain?

Include, in your reflection, your impression of the video in terms of technical elements...photos, backgrounds, sound, music, and lighting.

What did you learn from the videos?
 

Using the Powertolearn website, students will explore different aspects of using the Internet wisely and safely. 

Have you ever played the game "Gossip" when what you said at the beginning was not what was heard at the end? Well, the Internet could be a form of "Gossip"...read on to find out how.

The first lesson will focus on Digital Permanence -- Forever is a Long Time.
Students will take the poll, read the story, determine which is true and which is false and then come together as a full group to discuss their findings.

The second lesson will focus on Social Networking - Don't Give Yourself Away

Cyberbullying:  Not Just Name Calling

Misinformation:  Truth or Spoof?

Fair Use:  Beg, Borrow or Steal

Keeping Personal Information Private

Music Downloading - Paying the Piper