1. Keep it private

2. Grade 1: RL.1, RL.4, RI.1, RI.4, RI.10, RF.4a, W.5, W.7, W.8, L.6
Standards / Common Core:
Grade 1: RL.1, RL.4, RI.1, RI.4, RI.10, RF.4a, W.5, W.7, W.8, L.6
Grade 2: RL.1, RI.4, RI.10, RF.4a, W.2, W.7, W.8, SL.1a, SL.1b, SL.1c, SL.3, SL.6, L.6
NETS•S: 1a, 1b, 5a, 5d, 6a
Key Vocabulary:
private: something that you should keep to yourself, or share only with people you trust
username: a name you make up so that you can see or do things on a website, sometimes called “screen name”

3. Learning Objectives Students will be able to ...
Recognize the kind of information that is private.
Understand that they should never give out private information on the Internet.
Learn to create effective usernames that protect their private information.

4. What would you do if someone you don’t know asked you for your address and your phone number?
Private: something that you should keep to yourself, or share only with people you trust
What’s private?
full name
age
address
telephone number
address (or parents’ addresses)
where they go to school or after school
where their parents work

5. What would you do if someone you don’t know sent you an or an instant message asking for your address or phone number?
Do you think this is private information?
How is filling in private information on a form like telling it to a stranger in person?

6. How to use a username
Username: a name you make up so that you can see or do things on a website, sometimes called “screen name”
Do you think you should use your real name, or something that includes your real name, when you make up a username?
What makes a good username?
Lego.com

7. rules and tips for creating usernames:
Ask a parent or other trusted adult before you create a username.
Never include any private information in your username, such as your real name, age, birthday, the name of your school or hometown, parts of your address or phone number, or address.
Avoid using symbols or spaces, as they are usually not allowed in usernames.
Tips
Include the name of something that will help you remember your username, like your favorite animal, character, or toy. You might have to combine this with other words or numbers.
If the username you create is already taken, you will have to come up with another one.
Write down your username and password and, with the help of a parent, find a safe place to keep them in case you forget them.

8. Create a Username INTERVIEW CREATE SHARE
What is your favorite pet or animal?
What is your favorite TV show, book, or movie character?
What are your favorite numbers?
CREATE
3 safe usernames for your partner using information from your interview.
They should not include their partner’s name, age, school, address, birthday, or any other private information.
SHARE

9. Review
When might you be asked to give out private information on the computer?
When asked to fill in private information on a form
What information should you always keep private when you are using the computer?
name, address, telephone number, , age,
What rules should you follow when you make up a username?
Has NO private information
Easy to remember.
Always check with an adult before they sign up on any new website