Internet+Safety+Assignments

=Assignments=

[] Print out the test after you have completed it and hand a copy to Mrs. Bernahl.
 * Pre-Test:**
 * Take the online test only when directed to by Mrs. S. Bernahl.**

with a partner. Use one text message per box shape. Give a definition. For example: TTYL means talk to you later. Use stick figures to illustrate the message, comic book style. Color the illustration with colored pencils and crayons. We will discuss this assignment in class after viewing video clips on this subject.
 * 1. Chart** **assignments** will be on 11 x 14 sheets of paper: fold into 8 sections. Do these as only as directed in class.
 * Text Message Dictionary**: write in the abbreviated text messages you use on your technology devices or computer

**Graphic Novel Style Story: May be about a real life sequence** in the present 7th grade: using the chart paper create a sequence of events using stick figures,
comic book style after the lesson on the topic is given by your teachers. Topic and lesson will be announced in class.

2. Optional Extension Research Summary Paper: download this guide to help you write about topics in Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying.
Rubric will be handed out in class. The summary report is a good base of information to use in your Power Point project along with other resources. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Bernahl.

**3. Power Point Project: this is the major project of this unit. You will research one or four topics in Internet Safety using the resources in this wiki.**
1. **Task**: Create a PowerPoint presentation on cyber bullying and/or Internet Safety using at chosen topics to keep you safe on the Internet. There are many major topics listed within this wiki in the **//Reading and Information//** resources for you to pick from. [|(Big6 skill 1: task or topic definition)]

Alternative task if time is limited: choose just one topic and do 6 slides for a short version of this project if lab time is booked. Students may finish projects in tutorial before and after school when computers are available M-F. Students can access all the resources online in this wiki 24/7; look for the movie clip on your topic and in the right column under "Stuff To Know" you will find the important information for your PowerPoint. Put any information in your own words.

2. **Information strategies**: What do you need to do? [|(Big6 skill 2: information seeking plan)] Select your research topics to research both online and with our print resources. Use the wiki section on Reading and Information to find resources and save time. Make a list of those you want to use. We have library books for you if you need them and in the 000 section of the non-fiction books. Some of the book possibilities are listed in the //Reading and Information// section of this wiki. Databases to use are found in the database folder for Peacock Media Center at [|www.ikeepbookmarks.com] Ask Mrs. Bernahl for the password.

3. **Access the information in multiple formats**. [|(Big6 skill 3: find the information by interacting with it)] __**Teens talk about it, NSTEENS, and within the NetsSmart web site.**__ . government, or Internet Safety sites.
 * View** the clips listed in the wiki.
 * Listen** carefully to the student's real life stories and to what the experts say; you will find this is further down the list under
 * Read** the additional information listed in the web site. Books are available also.
 * Click on any links for more information**. These links are all from approved state,

4. Use the Information in your own words. [|(Big6 skill 4: engage and extract information)] Identify the information you need: **Take notes in your own words.**

5.Synthesize and Create a product. [|(Big6 skill 5: organize the information and present in multiple formats)] What do I need to do? Create a visual presentation by **mapping out your PowerPoint with a media planning form in the media center or attached to this wiki.** Your PowerPoint presentation must include an introduction slide (title, your first name only, block number, teacher).
 * Synthesize** your research first by creating a short bullet points. You should have 3-5 bullet points to a slide. Follow the guide.
 * Using your research**: See your teacher or Mrs. Bernahl for **examples, and a guide.**

The next four slides must include3-5 bullet points in your own words. Use bulleted points for concepts that fit each topic slide. These should be safety information and concepts and what you should or should not do.

The last slide should present your summary. What would you tell other students about your topic? What is most important for them to know?

This is a minimum of 6 slides. You can have more. You may put in graphics after all your concepts are in each slide. If we have time....
 * Class presentations** will take place in your teacher's room, not the media center. Print out your PowerPoint with 6 slides to a page in black and white first to proof read with a partner.

Get permission to color print one copy for Mrs. B. and Mrs. K. We will display the finished print outs. You all do such great work!

6. **Evaluation** [|(Big6 skill 6: evaluate the product and the process)] Please use a response card, or the back of the post test for your comments after the ending class discussion. Take the post test. Hand in to Mrs. B. After grading the tests, these will be put into your portfolio. You may come with your parent and proudly present your work at conference time. At that time you may take home your portfolio.

Other assignments may be included in this unit as needed. Glogster Poster: please ask Mrs. B. for permission to create a Glogster poster online. This would be for those students who finish the required major project early. An example of an online Glogster poster is on the home page of this wiki.

Other useful tools: MakeBeliefsComix.com Use this tool to make short comic strips, e-mail it to your self and copy/paste into your project. http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

Practice Post Tests: try these out and see how you score; these are a good review for the real post test []

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 * Internet Safety from netsmartz.com**

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 * Cyberbullying Quiz**