Curated OER
Technology Integration Project Weather Unit Plan
Students use a variety of technology-assisted weather observation tools to observe and record local weather. They identify, measure and record weather conditions, summarize types of clouds and make graphs of their observations. Students...
Curated OER
Mesoamerican Carving Project
Third graders are introduced to the use of glyphs and relief carving by Mesoamerican cultures. They complete worksheets, view PowerPoint presentations, participate in a Webquest and create an original glyph carving in sandstone.
Curated OER
Cultural Riches
Students examine culture and how immigrants adapt to American culture while contributing elements of their various cultures to that of the United States.
Curated OER
Transmission of Disease
Students provide names of viral diseases that they would possibly like to be infected with today; listing them on the Smart Board. They then come to an agreement about what virus to use and use beakers of fluids to simulate how viruses...
Curated OER
Fiber Optics
Students explore the uses of optical fibers, are exposed to the principles of refraction and total internal reflection, solve problems relating to the design of fiber optic cables, and compare them to copper transmission lines.
Curated OER
Galloping Who?
Third graders do an Internet search to find out about Galloping Gertie and what caused the bridge to fail.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Internet Safety
This resource presents an overview of basic internet safety rules aimed at helping parents to protect their children. Chat room dangers and online protection tools are discussed. Includes audio.
Other
Elmer the Safety Elephant: Internet Safety
Elmer the Safety Elephant wants every child to stay safe using the internet. Elmer goes through important safety rules with kid-friendly explanations. Coloring pages and craft activities are provided to reinforce the concepts, as well as...
Other
Disney.com: Tips for Online Safety
Internet safety material is presented. Parents can find ways to communicate with their children about the sites they visit, safety rules, and dealing with online bullies.
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Wise Kids: Online Safety Tips for Kids
A good list of rules to govern your Internet use, with explanations for each. It also includes an Internet Safety Agreement that covers the same rules and that teachers or parents can print out and ask students to sign.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Safety on the Net
Reproducible page to instruct your students on internet safety. Additional reproducible pages explain email and email address conventions.
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Get Net Wise: Online Safety Guide
All aspects of internet use and safety are addressed in this informative site. Suitable for all ages, topics covered include the many kinds of internet and technology risks, safety tips for all ages, and more.
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Childnet International: Kidsmart: Being Smart Rules!
Rules for staying safe online. Includes a treasure hunt quiz, videos, and downloadable posters.
Childnet
Childnet: Primary Activities: Online Safety
Welcome to the children's activity zone! Use the menu below to get online safety advice, watch videos, play quizzes or learn the SMART rules. It has four links: Get Help, Get Smart, Get Exploring, and Get Answers.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fbi: A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety [Pdf]
This FBI site provides some basic guidelines for kids while they use the Web. Content also includes Internet law enforcement stories and a parent's guide to Internet Safety.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Clicker Smart Adventure
Childnet have teamed up with Crick Software to create a story book version of "The Adventures of Kara, Winston and the Smart Crew" in Clicker. These online safety resources are for teachers and professionals working with SEN pupils. The...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Internet Safety
[Free Registration/Login Required] Safe searching, acceptable use, and guidelines for internet use are topics in this lesson. Students are invited to share their knowledge of internet safety, demonstrate knowledge of safe surfing...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Be Smart Online
A printed version of our SMART rules for primary aged children, containing useful safety websites and advice to help keep you and your friends safe when using the internet and mobile devices. It includes two links to PDF downloads: A3...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Parents: Supporting Young People Online (Leaflets)
Information and advice for parents and carers on supporting young people online. Issues that your child may encounter on the internet will vary depending on their age and online activities. We have grouped potential online risks into...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: How to Make a Report
Reporting advice for adults and young people. Most services have rules about what kind of content is allowed on the site. Often if something is harassing an individual, pornographic or violent it breaks the rules. You can report this...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Going Places Safely: K 2
Students learn that they can go to exciting places online, but they need to follow certain rules to remain safe. By taking a virtual field trip, students experience the power of the Internet to take them to places they might not be able...
Other
Kings Canyon Unified School District: Digital Citizenship Lesson [Pdf]
A instructional activity script to use with students before viewing a 5-minute video called Faux Paw's Adventures on the Internet, and for reviewing the rules of Internet safety after watching the video. The video can be found on Youtube...
Understood For All
Understood.org: How to Teach Your Child About Personal Safety
When it comes to personal safety, kids who learn and think differently may be more vulnerable than other kids. So how can you teach your child about safe and unsafe people? Start with these tips in this article.