Internet Safety Worksheet Name:_________________________________

I. CYBERBULLYING

1. Define cyber bullying.

2. Give two examples of cyber bullying.

3. Name two things you should do if you are being cyber bullied.

4. What percentages of students, grades 6-8, have responded that they have been cyber bullied?

5. Name two things you can do to prevent cyber bullying.

6. If someone sends you a mean or threatening message, explain why you shouldn't respond. What should you do instead?

7. Who can you share your passwords with?

II. PROPER NETETIQUETTE

1. Define netiquette.

2. Joining newsgroups and discussion boards is a great way to learn about the topic. What are 2 good things to remember before joining the discussion?

3. What is a flame war and is this okay?

4. Why should you stay away from using all capital letters?

5. What is an emoticon and why would you use them? Give an example

6. When you are upset and writing an email, what is a good thing to remember?

III. SOCIAL NETWORKING AND IDENTITY SAFETY

1. Who are the only people you should add as friends?

2. Why should you be careful about what types of photos you post? For example, why would it be bad to post a photo of yourself wearing a school t-shirt?

3. What can you do to keep others from contacting you or looking at your information?

4. What specific information should you not post or give out?

5. If you ever get involved in a chat room conversation that makes you feel uncomfortable or in danger for any reason, what should you do?

6. What should you do if someone online asks you to meet him or her in person? What does LMIRL stand for?

7. List examples of information that should not be included in a screen name and why? Give an example of a good and bad screen name for yourself.

8. List 3 things you can do to create a strong password.

9. List 2 things you can do to help you remember a strong password.

10. What are 6 things you should do to avoid when creating a password.

11. List 4 tactics you can use to help you to identify that you are being groomed by an online predator.