Activity Cards
Click on the titles below to print age-appropriate activity cards. These activity cards are related to the online activities and easy to implement with few extra materials. Printable handouts are included. Parents may want to skim through the activities to get ideas for discussing Internet safety with their children. Read "Introduction to Activity Cards" to learn more about using these activities with children. Supplemental materials are also provided for you, including visual aids and worksheets.
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National Education Standards
There are specific standards that the NetSmartz Workshop employs to help ensure that our resources correlate to standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. More information...
Grades K-2
Know the Rules: Check First
Students watch the "Know the Rules" rap video. They discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone. Students practice what was discussed through teacher-guided group skits.
Know the Rules: Take a Friend
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss the importance of taking a friend with them when going places or playing outside. They make booklets to remind them of situations when bringing a friend will keep them safer.
Know the Rules: Tell People 'NO'
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss what to do if someone tries to touch them in ways that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Students discuss situations as a class, then practice saying “NO” in front of a mirror.
Know the Rules: Tell a Trusted Adult
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video. They discuss telling a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult if anything happens to them. Students post word cards of possible trusted adults and then draw pictures of their own trusted adults on a “Trust Tree.”
UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation 1
Students discuss what abbreviations are. They watch "UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation" and discuss the abbreviation UYN. Next they clap while chanting "UYN" and then shout "UYN" in response to Internet scenarios. They complete a worksheet reminding them to "Use Your NetSmartz."
UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation 2
Students watch "UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation." They discuss what it means to "Use Your NetSmartz." They play a game where they figure out how to use their NetSmartz in various situations.
UYN: The Boy Who Loved IM 1
Students play a game similar to the "telephone game." They watch "UYN: The Boy Who Loved IM" and discuss the dangers of sharing personal information online. They make stop signs to remind them to stop and "Use Your NetSmartz."
UYN: Don't Open That File 1
Students discuss computer viruses by relating them to germs that spread between humans, using a "hands-on" activity to demonstrate this point. They watch "UYN: Don’t Open That File" and talk about how viruses can damage computers and what to do to protect the computer.
The Web Connection 1
Students are introduced to the concept of the Internet and the idea of the world wide web by comparing it to a spider's web. Children watch "The Web Connection," an interactive activity where Clicky explains how we connect to each other on the web.
The Webville Outlaws 1
Students are introduced to potential dangers on the Internet in the form of the Webville Outlaws. They watch a short animation clip and then discuss it.
Clicky's Challenge 1
Students play "Clicky's Challenge" to help them review potential dangers on the Internet. These dangers are shown in the form of the Webville Outlaw characters.
Grades 3-4
Know the Rules: Check First
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video. They discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone. Students practice what was discussed through teacher-guided group skits.
Know the Rules: Take a Friend
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss the importance of taking a friend with them when going places or playing outside. They make individual map of their neighborhoods and highlight a path to a favorite play area where they would take a friend with them to be safer.
Know the Rules: Tell People 'NO'
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss what to do if someone tries to touch them in ways that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Students practice saying “NO” to different scenarios and make posters to reinforce their right to stand up for themselves.
Know the Rules: Tell a Trusted Adult
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video. They learn that it is important to tell a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult if anything happens to them. Students complete an activity page and list details about three trusted adults in their lives.
UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation 1
Students discuss what abbreviations are. They watch "UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation" and discuss UYN and other chat abbreviations. They perform the UYN lyrics in small groups and make individual UYN posters to hang at home.
UYN: The Boy Who Loved IM 1
Students play a game similar to the "telephone game." They watch "UYN: The Boy Who Loved IM" and discuss the dangers of sharing personal information online. They make stop signs to remind them to stop and "Use Your NetSmartz."
UYN: Don't Open That File 1
Students discuss what viruses are, how quickly they can spread, and how computer viruses can damage computers. They watch "UYN: Don’t Open That File." They review the main points and decode clues to find a hidden message.
UYN: The Password Rap 1
Students discuss how passwords are like keys and why it is important to have a password that isn't easy to guess.
UYN: The Password Rap 2
Students discuss the concept of non-identifying information and basic ideas for what makes up a good password.
UYN: The Password Rap 3
Students learn more complex ways to create a strong password and review the importance of keeping a password private.
Meet the WizzyWigs 1
Students watch "Meet the WizzyWigs" and are introduced to possible dangers on the Internet in the form of characters named the WizzyWigs. Then they write and illustrate a story about one of the WizzyWigs.
Which WizzyWig is Which? 1
Students participate in the "Which WizzyWig is Which?" activity to help them review the WizzyWigs they previously "met." By holding up WizzyWig pictures, children identify the WizzyWigs that correspond with various Internet situations, testing their knowledge of Internet safety.
Who's Your Friend on the Internet? 1
Students watch "Who's Your Friend on the Internet?" and learn that people are not always who they say they are on the Internet. Children individually list things considered to be personal information and then discuss them as a group.
Grades 5-6
Know the Rules: Check First
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video. They discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone. Students create their own safety rap lyrics in groups or individually, with assigned strips of sentences they much include in the rap. If time permits, students present their raps to the class.
Know the Rules: Take a Friend
Student’s watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss the importance of taking a friend with them when going places or playing outside. Students read pretend headlines (situation cards) and write or type a “Letter to the Editor” in response to the headlines.
Know the Rules: Tell People 'NO'
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video and discuss what to do if someone tries to touch them in ways that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. They review “Body Language That Says ‘NO’” and complete a writing activity in response to situation cards. Students practice saying “NO” with a partner as they act out their written responses to the situation cards.
Know the Rules: Tell a Trusted Adult
Students watch the “Know the Rules” rap video. They learn that it is important to tell a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult if anything happens to them. Students brainstorm and identify who the trusted adults are in their family, neighborhood, friend group, school, and community. They then complete a math project using drawing compasses to create their own “Circle of Trust.”
UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation 1
Students watch "UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation" to review basic Internet safety rules. They discuss what it means to "Use Your NetSmartz" and develop a class definition.
UYN: The Boy Who Loved IM 1
Students learn how difficult it is to tell when someone is misrepresenting themselves online and play a game to reinforce this.
UYN: Don't Open That File 1
Students talk about how viruses can affect their computer, and play a group activity called "The Virus" to demonstrate how viruses spread.
Meet the WizzyWigs 1
Students watch "Meet the WizzyWigs" and are introduced to possible dangers on the Internet in the form of characters named the WizzyWigs. Then they write and illustrate a story about one of the WizzyWigs.
Who's Your Friend on the Internet? 1
Students watch "Who's Your Friend on the Internet?" and learn that people are not always who they say they are on the Internet. Children individually list things considered to be personal information and then discuss them as a group.
Angela's Experience 1
Students watch "Angela's Experience" and discuss the safe and unsafe online behaviors they identified in the vignette.
Tracking Teresa 1
Students watch “Tracking Teresa” and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate information to share online.
Post-to-be-Private 1
Students watch "Post-to-be Private" and discuss what rules should be followed when adding "friends" on social networking sites. They participate in an activity where they decide whether or not to add someone they don’t know in real life to their friends list. Students then write a persuasive letter to help a fictional friend realize potential dangers of using social networking sites. Upon completing these activities, students will know to only accept "friends" on their social networking profiles that they know and trust in real life.
Terrible tEXt 1
Students watch the NetSmartz video “Terrible tEXt” and discuss different kinds of cyberbullying. In groups, they read about real-life cyberbullying cases and give group presentations explaining the cases to the class. After this activity, students will have a better understanding of cyberbullying, including its effects and possible consequences.
Middle School
Tracking Teresa 1
Students watch "Tracking Teresa" to understand why it is important for them to protect their personal information while online. Students play the game "Two Truths and a Lie" to see how difficult it is to know whether what someone says about themselves is true or not. Thinking of the possible dangers of the Internet, they then develop a personal "Internet Safety Action Plan."
Cyberbullying: Broken Friendship 1
Students watch the true story of a girl whose best friend gave out her e-mail password to some other girls at school without her knowledge. They play a game called "Keep Your Keys!" and discuss why they should not give their passwords to anyone except their parents or guardian.
Cyberbullying: You Can't Take It Back 1
Students watch the true story of a boy who rated girls from school on a web site, thinking it was a private joke between him and his friends. They discuss questions in peer groups, and then write a paragraph to a friend.
Julie's Journey 1
Students watch "Julie's Journey." In groups, students put quotes from Julie's story in chronological order and discuss how each small decision Julie made contributed to a serious consequence.
Teens PSA: "Promises" 1
Students watch the Teen PSA: "Promises" twice, listening for promises someone they first met online could make. They compare the promises and intentions of an unknown person versus promises and intentions of the trusted adults in their lives and discuss how they can know whom to turn to when they are feeling sad or alone.
Keisha and Angela 1
Students learn vocabulary dealing with Internet behavior. They watch two stories about online teens put at risk and identify unacceptable online behavior such as flaming and cyberstalking.
Amy's Choice 1
Students watch a true story about a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home to meet in person with a man she first met online. They learn how they can avoid similar situations by communicating with trusted adults.
How Much Is Too Much 1
Students read the webcomic, "How Much Is Too Much?" Students participate in a round-robin discussion about the webcomic covering the topics of cyberbullying and giving away personal information online. Students then write dialogue for a comic panel of their choice (provided). Upon completion, students will understand how to better protect themselves against cyberbullies.
Post-to-be-Private 1
Students watch "Post-to-be Private" and discuss what rules should be followed when adding "friends" on social networking sites. They participate in an activity where they decide whether or not to add someone they don’t know in real life to their friends list. Students then write a persuasive letter to help a fictional friend realize potential dangers of using social networking sites. Upon completing these activities, students will know to only accept "friends" on their social networking profiles that they know and trust in real life.
Terrible tEXt 1
Students watch the NetSmartz video “Terrible tEXt” and discuss different kinds of cyberbullying. In groups, they read about real-life cyberbullying cases and give group presentations explaining the cases to the class. After this activity, students will have a better understanding of cyberbullying, including its effects and possible consequences.
High School
Tracking Teresa 1
Students watch "Tracking Teresa," based on a true story of a girl who did not realize the possible consequences of giving out her personal information on the Internet. Teens discuss what happened to Teresa and learn how they can avoid similar situations by maintaining their privacy on the Internet.
Cyberbullying: Broken Friendship 1
Students watch the story of a girl whose best friend gave out her e-mail password to some other girls at school without her knowledge. Students respond to a letter from someone about an experience on the Internet.
Cyberbullying: You Can't Take It Back 1
Students watch the true story of a boy who rated girls from school on a web site, thinking it was a private joke between him and his friends. Students discuss the positive and negative aspects of the Internet and offer ideas about what the boy could have done when his friends asked him to rate the web site.
Amy's Choice 1
Students watch "Amy's Choice," a true story about a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home to meet in person with a man she first met online. They discuss how Amy was at risk and they can avoid similar situations by communicating with trusted adults.
