A simple lesson plan to introduce Cyber Security and creating strong passwords for online use. 

An interacitve Poster to help start a class disucussion on ways to stay safe when using technolgoy and the internet. 

This is a lesson presented by Common Sense Education.
The lesson takes 35 minutes or there is an option for a "quick lesson" that takes 15 minutes.
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MATERIALS:
- All digital materials are included.
The slides mentioned below use google slides. All slides are in one presentation and can be downloaded or copied (copyright information is listed on the website).
TEACHER WILL NEED:
- Tape or long piece of string
- Green, yellow, and red pieces of construction paper

Learning Objectives:
Understand that being safe online is similar to staying safe in real life.
Learn to identify websites and apps that are "just right" and "not right" for them.
Know how to get help from an adult if they are unsure about a website.

Brief Overview:
The lesson plan covers 4 steps that can be broken up into smaller segments or done all together.
1. Explore - Go! Caution! Stop! (15 minutes) > this section includes teacher dialogue and premade slides to introduce how to choose a "just right" website

2. Read - Internet Traffic Light (5 minutes) > This is a poem to help students remember how to choose a "just right" website. The slide is premade for display and teacher directions are included.
""Internet Traffic Light" by Wren Brennan
We go online to find new things to do and see.
The internet traffic light shows where we need to be.
Green means GO! [hold up a green paper] to sites we trust.
Yellow means SLOW! [hold up a yellow paper] Being safe is a must.
Red means STOP. [hold up a red paper] Ask if it's OK.
Trust your gut to go the right way."

3. Play - Traffic Light Game (10 minutes) > Game instructions are included along with the slides to display.

4. Reflect - Pause and Think Moment (5 minutes) > Gives students a moment to draw a picture and write about what they would do if they accidentally went to a "not right" website. You can either discuss this as a whole group, make it a writing center for another day, or share thoughts with a partner.

Overall, this is a great lesson to help introduce cybersecurity and internet safety for early elementary students. It is beneficial that all materials, teacher script, and explanations are included.

This is a writing prompt choice board intended to be used in a writing center or station. In my classroom we typically use one choice board per week. Students choose up to 4 items to complete for the week. I do 4 items to give students time to finish incomplete work on Fridays, to work on final drafts, to edit a selected item, or to share their writing with peers. You can make the rules for your classroom to best suit your teaching style and your student's needs.

The choice board includes 8 prompts and one Student Choice square based on Cybersecurity standards for first grade.

Please feel free to make a copy of the choice board and edit it to meet your specifications.