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Curriculum Materials for grades 9 - 12


 

The resource sets we have provided for grades nine through twelve are grouped by topics which include: 

 
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Social Networking and Information Sharing

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The Dangers of Cyberbullying

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Viruses, Malware and Spyware

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Spams, Scams & Identity Theft  

 

Each resource includes a video library (direct links); questions sets for each video (where applicable); further readings, discussion questions and a wide range of activity options.  We hope that the variety of media  will appeal to students with varied learning styles, and will allow for easy and effective differentiation!
 

We encourage teachers to use these videos in the order in which they appear, but please feel free to use them either in their entirety or piecemeal, depending upon your curricular needs!  In addition, you may use the navigation bar below to move from one topic to the next.

 

We hope you enjoy these resources!

 
Social Networking &
Information Sharing
Dangers of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying Sample Lesson
pdf     doc
Viruses, Malware
& Spyware
Spams, Scams
& Identity Theft
Netiquette & Email Etiquette
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Social Networking & Information Sharing (mpeg/mp4 videos)
 
Video Video Questions Readings, Discussion Questions Activity Options
  Just4Fun Facebook Song 3min N/A

 

USE THIS:  What's the BIG DEAL? Game Created for this curriculum
(Smart Notebook File w/flash interactives)

Personal Information Primer from the Privacy Rights Clearinhouse
(37 pages)

Building A Secure Online Identity Handout w/Questions
(Media Awareness)

How Web Aware R U? Handout w/Questions

About Text Messaging

Online Safety, Hackers, Cybercrime, Friendfinder, Hackers, Spyware, Identity Theft, Spam & Phishing, Quizzes & Assessment Games

Tracking Teresa Activities

Social Media Quiz from Next.gov

5 Mistakes Teens Make Quiz and Article

Dangers and Benefits of Social Networking

All About Cybercrooks

Privacy Extortion Example for Discussion

Sexual Predators Article

Great Advice for Any Social Networker

Sharing Info on Web Pages

Common Texting & Chat abbreviations 1
Common Texting & Chat abbreviations 2

 

Activity Option 1:
Students create a Poster or website of a mock unsafe facebook/myspace page with all the errors highlighted and explained for the viewer. Present to the class.

Activity Option 2:
Create a detailed safety pamphlet, brochure video show or podcast about ONE of the ways in which people endanger themselves online.  Include strategies for safety. Present to the class.

Activity Option 3:
Students create a detailed video tutorial or multimedia presentation which walks people through setting up internet safety features at a popular networking site. Present to the class.

Activity Option 4:
Create an Interactive, fun, timed Internet Safety Game featuring the many ways in which people can be lured into danger or AVOID it!

Activity Option 5:  
Scrip and enact  a public service announcement or song regarding online danger(s) and how to avoid them.

Activity Option 6:
Poll students and/or adults about what they know about online safety and use the results to write a newspaper article for the school paper.

Develop Your own option!  Discuss with your teacher and get approval!

Kate's Very Public Party 1min N/A
Photosharing PSA 1 min N/A
Posting Personal Information 2min N/A
Think B4 You Post PSA 1min N/A
Data About Info Sharing 2min Questions Set
Employers Are Watching  1min N/A
Even Colleges Are Watching  3min Questions Set
What Strangers Can Learn 3min Questions Set
Tracking People Down 2min

Questions Set for Tracking People & Tracking Teresa (a teen)

HOW We Track Teresa 5min
Using Your Personal Info 3min Questions Set
Privacy Settings Safety 4min N/A
ThinkUKnow Predator PSA 1min N/A
Chat Room Dangers 1min N/A
Instant Message Solicitation 4min N/A
Sex Offenders on Soc Networks

Questions Set for both videos

Offenders on MySpace 2min
Tom's Story (sexualpredator) 4min N/A
Survivor Diaries Netsmartz 3min Questions Set for Survivor Diaries & Survivor Interview
Teen Survivor Interview 2min
Frightening Predator PSA 6min N/A
Webcam Dangers PSA 1min N/A
Webcams and the Internet 1min N/A
Justin's Story 3min Questions Set

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyberbullying (wmv videos)  with Sample Lesson Plan (pdf)
 

Video                                                           Video Questions     Readings, Discussion Questions        Activity Options

1. Words Hurt 1min

N/A

 

Bullying Scenarios that prompt discussion

In the Mix Transcript with many discussion questions

In the Mix Handout

Bystander Advice

Civic Responsibilities: Secondary Ed Curriculum Unit for Cyberbullying at ADL

Real Life Cyberbullying Stories Unit at Netsmartz with Activities

Scenario Based Lesson from Cybersmart

Activity Option 1:
Students create a  multimedia presentation, video or podcast regarding the bystander effect. Present to the class.
Activity Option 2:
Create a detailed safety pamphlet, brochure video show or podcast about the dangers of cyberbullying and share them with the counselors at school. Present to the class.
Activity Option 3:
Poll students and/or adults about what they know about cyberbullying & use the results to write a newspaper article for the school paper.Present to the class.
Activity Option 4: Write a report about what motivates cyberbullies using research and data. Present to class.
2. Wired Safety 9min Questions Set
3. Westchester.gov 6min Questions Set
4. Truetube 2min Questions Set
5.  News Segment 4min Questions Set
6. Mean Girls 1min Questions Set
  7. Animated Mean Girls 1min N/A
  8. MeanGirl Syndrome 9min Questions Set
  9. Ryan Halligan Story 4min N/A
10. I Will Not Be Bullied1min N/A

 

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Bots and Other Dangers (wmv)

Video                                                           Video Questions     Readings, Discussion Questions        Activity Options

1. Internet Pests Overview 3min Questions Set

Self-Assessment Quiz
 

Companion Packet w/History for How Viruses Work
 

Security Threats
handout

Password Safety
handout

Phishing
handout

Viruses and Worms
handout

Wireless Safety
handout

Powerpoint Overview of Malware, Spoofing, Phishing...
 

13 interactive games for internet & computer safety (spyware,hackers,security)

Thinkquest Is It a Virus or a Hoax Diagrams & Quiz (site)

Diagram Virus, Worm, Trojan

Microsoft Online Quiz Center
Collection includes

Activity Option 1:
Create a computer safety checklist for students and parents to use at home.  Cover all of the pertinent information.  Distribute & present to class.

Activity Option 2:
Create a detailed safety pamphlet, brochure, video show, multimedia presentation or podcast about the dangers of several types of spyware or malware. Present to the class.

Activity Option 3:
Poll students and/or adults about what they know about computer security & use the results to write a newspaper article for the school paper.Present to the class.

Activity Option 4: Write a well-researched report about cell phone security OR about the Underground Economy and Cybertheft. Present to the class.

Activity Option 5: Create a Computer Safety Game using research and data. Present to the class.

2. Malware, Spyware Stats 3min Questions Set
3. Wares v Bots v Viruses 2min Questions Set for both videos
4. How Viruses Work 1min
5. Misleading Applications 5min

N/A

6. Malware Made Simple 3min

Questions Set for both videos

7. Overview Spyware & Adware 2min
8. Underground Economy 2min

Questions Set for both videos

9. Unsuspecting Cybercriminals 3min
  10. Bot Nets Scary Stuff 2min

Questions Set for both videos

11. Keystroking Crimes cntd 5min
12. Cell Phone Spying

N/A

13. Avoiding Dangers

Questions Set for both videos

14. Firewalls & Protections

 

 

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

Identity Theft, Spams and Scams (wmv)

Video                                                           Video Questions     Readings, Discussion Questions        Activity Options

1. Spamming TrendMicro 2min

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Design Your Own Activity Options!

Feel free to base activity options on some of the projects listed in the other areas, or feel free to develop some new options with the help and input of your students!  Also feel free to modify any of these activities to suit your students' specific needs or interests!

To SAVE YOUR time and Energy, remember to use rubric makers at either www.teach-nology.com or www.rubistar.4teachers.org

Don't reinvent the wheel...

2. Phishing PSA 1min  
3. Phishing in Plain Eng 3min  
4. Phish U Ought 2 Know 2min  
5. Phishing Scams  
4. Phishing 4 Identities 3min  
5.  Facebook ID Theft 2min  
  8. Online Scammers 4min  
  9. Email Scams  
10. ID Theft Ruins Lives 9min  
11. To Catch an ID Thief 8min  

 

 

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

Netiquette & Email Etiquette Video Collection (wmv)

Video                                                        Video Questions   Readings, Discussion Questions          Activity Options

1. Comedy about Emails 2min

 

The Role of  Etiquette/Netiquette & Politeness in a Society (doc)

Netiquette Quiz for Discussion (pdf)

Etiquette for Teens Article (pdf)

Communicating Politely Online List (pdf)

Netiquette and Common Sense for ALL Social Media Sites

 

Design Your Own Activity Options!

Feel free to base activity options on some of the projects listed in the other areas, or feel free to develop some new options with the help and input of your students!  Also feel free to modify any of these activities to suit your students' specific needs or interests!

To SAVE YOUR time and Energy, remember to use rubric makers at either www.teach-nology.com or www.rubistar.4teachers.org

Don't reinvent the wheel...

2. Emoticon Humor Cartoon 1min  
3. Effective Emails & Data 4min  
4. Netiquette Sound Advice 4min  
5. Netiquette Overview  
4. Technology Manners 3min  
5.  Voicemail & Email Etiquette 3  
  8. Voicemail/Email Etiquette 3min  
  9. Coping w/Mean Postings 3min  
  10. Email Dangers News 3min  
  11. DonaldDuckNet mp4 (kids 6min)