7th and 8th grade Computer lab procedure activity

A part of learning about technology involves the use of computers in class. We not only need to respect our school computers but remember that what we do on the computer must also be safe.

Take a look at the information below:

Kids’ Rules for Online Safety

Your assignment:

1. Read the above article and then type one paragraph on google docs explaining why internet safety is important to follow.  Include things you may have seen about internet predators on the news or have read about online.
2. Type a second paragraph about what you can do if you witness a friend, sibling or relative break one of these internet rules. Explain how you would feel and maybe how the other person would feel about you getting involved in their business.
3. Locate an advertisement or poster which displays how kids can be safe using the internet:

Example:

4. Share your document with me by the end of the hour (5 points)

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