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Title: Tuned into Tech Internet Safety Webquest Description: The internet is a powerful tool that allows you to communicate, gather information, network, publish and share resources. However, when not used cautiously or properly, the internet can expose you to ill-intentioned strangers, inappropriate content, computer viruses and cyber-bullying. This webquest will help you gather information about being safe while using the internet. Grade Level: 6-8 Curriculum: Technology Keywords: Internet, safety, cyberbullying, privacy

This WebQuest was designed for 5th - 8th grade students. It could be used as part of a technology class, home room, or social studies class. Cyberbullying is a growing issue in schools. By helping students research the issues around cyberbullying, the process alone it will raise awareness levels. Student recommendation from this WebQuest should be taken to the School Board. Students need to know that voice will be heard. Policy or handbook changes they recommend can actually be done.

Anyone can make a website. How do you know whether or not to trust what you read online?This Information Literacy project from CTAP Region 3 was funded by a grant from the American Library Association.

A webquest about Internet Safety for 6th Grade Computer Literacy.

The Copyright Police are checking student multimedia projects for possible copyright violations. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, and violators will be prosecuted under the federal law. The Copyright Police are having some difficulty checking leads because there are so many students creating multimedia projects. You and your group have been hired by the Copyright Police to monitor multimedia projects created in our school. The Police Chief will give you information about a multimedia project to investigate and provide some Copyright Guidelines for your group.

The Copyright Police are checking student multimedia projects for possible copyright violations. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, and violators will be prosecuted under the federal law. The Copyright Police are having some difficulty checking leads because there are so many students creating multimedia projects. You and your group have been hired by the Copyright Police to monitor multimedia projects created in our school. The Police Chief will give you information about a multimedia project to investigate and provide some Copyright Guidelines for your group.\n