Internet+Safety

=**Internet Safety** = ==== The Internet has many opportunities for our children to learn in creative ways, unfortunately, there are risks they can face while online. Please explore the websites to help keep our Essex County Public School children safe. ====

** What is YAPPY? **
** DON’T SHARE YOUR YAPPY ** ** ON THE ** ** INTERNET! **
 * Y **** – y our full name (first name and last name) **
 * A **** – your home a ddress, your school, or a place you are going to **
 * P **** – your p hone number or your cell phone number **
 * P **** – your p assword **
 * Y **** – y our plans – where you are going, who you’re going to be with, etc. **
 * Stay safe on the Internet! **

A website that will teach you about the potential dangers while chatting, using online games, e-mail, IM, and on your mobile devices.
NetSmartz for Kids An interactive, educational program that provides age-appropriate (ages 5-17) resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline.

CyberSense and Nonsense
The three CyberPigs discover that just because it's on the Internet doesn't mean it's true.
 * Appropriate for grades 4-7.**

Privacy Playground The CyberPigs will encounter ploys, spam, and have a close encounter with a wolf as they are taught how to spot online marketing strategies and protect their personal information. GetNetWise You're only "one click away" from the resources you need to make informed decisions about using the Internet.
 * Appropriate for grades 3-5.**

NSTeens This website provides resources to empower tweens (children ages 8-12) to make safer online choices. There are animated videos which highlight Internet-related adventures.

NetSmartz for Teens This website has resources that can help teens navigate the Internet and guard their reputation. It includes videos of actual teens that have been victimized online.

Cyberbullying What is Cyberbullying? Who's targeted? Who Cyberbullies? What to do about Cyberbullying and how to talk to your parents.

Jo Cool or Jo Fool An interactive module that takes students through a CyberTour and will test their savvy surfing skills. There's also a 20 question online quiz.
 * Appropriate for grades 6-8.**

Privacy Pirates This is a tutorial that will introduce students the concept of online privacy. It will teach them to distinguish between information that is appropriate to give out and information that should be kept private.
 * Appropriate for grades 2-4.**

Allies and Aliens An interactive module that has been designed to increase students' ability to recognize bias, prejudice, and hate propaganda on the Internet and in other media.
 * Appropriate for grades 7 & 8.**

The Target is You! An interactive quiz that has been designed to increase students' knowledge and understanding of alcohol marketing aimed at youth. You can download this FREE app by Web Wise Kids, Inc. that teaches kids safe habits on social networks.
 * Appropriate for grades 6-8.**
 * beSeen**

Scavenger Hunt Grades 3-8 can read the information on the website and then answer questions to complete a scavenger hunt on Internet safety.
 * Appropriate for grades 3-8.**

Parents - Read the **Facts**

OnGuardOnline Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online. It can happen in an e-mail, a text message, a game, or on a social networking site. Help prevent it by visiting this site.