Surfin' Safety
 

Grade Levels: 5 and 6

Subject: Health

Learner outcomes: 

• Student will be able to list and identify each of the S.M.A.R.T. rules for Internet safety.  
• Students will be able to write a brief essay explaining the potential dangers that may be encountered on the Internet. 

Materials: None

Technology tools/Courseware:

• Computer with Internet access 
• Word processing program 

Make sure all students have signed Acceptable Use Policies on file.

1. Take students to the computer lab. 
2. Direct students to Kidsmart web site. 
3. Have students click on "Smart Moves" icon to bring up the S.M.A.R.T. rules for safe Internet usage. 
4. Discuss S.M.A.R.T. rules with students. 

Possible modifications include:
• For physically impaired students use touch screen, trackball or Intellimouse if available. 
• For visually impaired students increase font size. 
• For mentally impaired students allow extra time or place student with a partner. 

• Play games at McGruff.org 

Teacher will evaluate paragraph using a rubric made using the rubric maker at TeAchnology.com.

National Standards:
Health:
Standard 5.Students know essential concepts and practices concerning injury prevention and safety.

References:

SafeAmerica.org
SafeKids.com
Kidsmart.org
Netsmartz.org
Teachnology.com
McGruff.org

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5