GRADE LEVEL: Sixth through
Eighth grade.
SUBJECTS: Reading
and Computer/Technology
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
 Students
will learn safety rules for using the Internet.
Students
will learn how to use a search engine.
Students
will learn to navigate on the Internet.
MATERIALS:
Markers
Poster
Board
Copy of KWL
chart for students
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS:
Internet
access (preferably a lab)
Power Point
presentation
TEACHER NOTES:
Student
Internet
Acceptable Use Policy
Follow
individual IEP'S
PROCEDURES:
Introduce
lesson by handing out copies of the KWL
chart about Internet safety to each student.
Brainstorm
with class what they already know about Internet safety, letting each student
fill out their own charts.
Brainstorm
with class what they want to know about Internet safety, letting each student
fill out their own charts
Explain
to students that there are several rules that should be obeyed by young
Internet surfers.
Introduce
the Internet Safety rules by using the Power Point
presentation.
Discuss
orally and ask for feedback and questions concerning these rules.
Students
will make their own posters displaying the Internet safety rules.
Demonstrate
basic navigating skills needed to find information on the Internet such
as:
-
where to write the address on the browser
-
how to reload the page if all of the graphics didn't download
-
how to bookmark a site they like
-
how to go back to a site they're been to before
Allow
students to "surf the www." Use Yahooligans
or Kids of America search engines
to find topics of their choice. (Restrict children to these search
engines because it will point them to only "child appropriate sites.")
When
students are "surfing the net," ask questions that will encourage higher
thinking skills. Examples:
1. Why do you
like this site?
2. Do you think
other students will enjoy this site? Why?
3. Could this
site be beneficial to them in school?
4. Would you
recommend this site to others? Why?
5. Would this
site be age appropriate and safe for students?
Have
students finish their KWL charts with information that they have learned.
Review
Internet safety guidelines with Internet
Safety Power Point Presentation.
MODIFICATIONS:
Modifications
based on IEP'S of individual students.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
Allow
students to come back to computer lab to browse the Internet.
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:
Teacher
observation of groups while completing project
Rubric
Oral
Testing
WEST VIRGINIA IGO'S:
Listening/Speaking:
6.2, 6.6, 7.1, 7.2, 8.2, 8.5
Computer/Technology:
6.158, 6.160, 6.161, 7.167, 7.170, 8.148, 8.153
Reading
Comprehension: 6.18, 6.19, 7.22, 8.27
Spelling:
6.67, 6.87, 7.66, 8.81
Writing:
7.58, 7.61, 7.64, 8.51, 8.58,
NATIONAL
STANDARDS:
Uses a variety of prewriting strategies.
Uses
a variety of sentence structures to expand and embed ideas
Uses
conventions of spelling in written compositions.
Uses
conventions of capitalization in written compositions.
Uses
new information to adjust and extend personal knowledge base.
Plays
a variety of roles in group discussions.
Types
with some facility, demonstrating some memorization of key.
Knows
examples of copyright violations and computer fraud and possible penalties.
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