Grade+K

=Grade K=

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The Big Idea
Students need to be introduced to some of the basic concepts such as community and people in a community. At this point, the relationship between a real community and a virtual community should be connected. They need to understand the difference between a trusted adult and a stranger. It should be emphasized that students should always use a trusted adult while going online and differentiate what it means to feel safe versus unsafe. The students should also discuss the ways a trusted adult can keep them safe...i.e. checking first with the trusted adult and taking a trusted adult friend along.

Key Terms

 * Community:** the area where we live, with places where we __know real__ people.
 * Cyber Community****:** a website where we visit, learn, playgames
 * Cyber Citizen:** People who actively participate in a cyber community
 * Cyber Smart**: Making good choices when in a cyber community
 * Responsible Citizen**: A person who uses their cyber smarts
 * Trusted Adult**: A parent, teacher, or guardian

Kindergarten Curriculum

 * Activity 1**: Know the Rules/Check First

-discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult -acting out skits around checking first
 * Concepts:**


 * Lessons** (Click here for the [|Netsmartz lesson plans])
 * Activity 1: Know the Rules/Check First


 * Activity 2**: Know the Rules/Take a Friend

-discuss the importance of taking a trusted adult to many different locations or trips -creating booklets about when to bring a friend
 * Concepts:**


 * Lessons** (Click here for the [|Netsmartz lesson plans])
 * Activity 2: Take a Friend


 * Video**
 * Video 1:[| Be Safer Online]
 * Video 2: [|Know the Rules]
 * Video 2: [|Password Rap]