Safe Travel on the Internet

Warm Up: Field Trips Places you might visit Ways you might travel Rules you might follow

Another way to travel…the Internet!

Safety Rules for Internet Travel #1 Always ask your parents (or teacher) first. #2 Only talk to people you know. #3 Stick to places that are just right for you.

Internet Field Trip The San Diego Zoo

Website Traffic Light Green = GOOD! A website just right for kids your age with fun things for you to see and do A website that doesn’t ask who you are, where you live, or what your phone number/email address is A website that doesn’t let you talk to people you don’t know

ASK A TRUSTED ADULT FOR PERMISSION. Website Traffic Light Yellow = CAUTION! ASK A TRUSTED ADULT FOR PERMISSION. A website you’re not sure is right for kids your age. A website that asks who you are, where you live, your phone number, etc. A website that allows you to talk to people you don’t know

Website Traffic Light Red = STOP! A website that is not right for you A website that is filled with things for older kids or adults

Activity: Website Traffic Light 1. You went to the Games-O-Rama website by accident and a stranger asks you your name and age.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 2. The Wacky Bunny website is funny! Even your grandma would think it’s just right for you.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 3. You are searching for pictures of hearts for Valentine’s Day but come across a website that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 4. A website for your favorite TV show has fun things for kids your age to do.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 5. You visited a kids’ sports website that allows you to talk with other people.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 6. You are on a game website where a screen pops up and asks for your family’s email address.

Activity: Website Traffic Light 7. Your teacher tells you to visit a website where you can learn things about giraffes.