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Here are some key messages around internet safety that I believe all students should be aware of. Most of these are tips I share with my students with some ideas from Susan McLean. Always ask an adult if you’re unsure of anything when you are online. Don’t sign up for sites that are 13+ if you are not old enough (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram etc). Remember YAPPY (the personal information you should not share online) – Your full name, address, phone number, passwords, your plans.  Don’t add people as online friends unless you know them in real life or have parent permission. Never arrange to meet an online friend without talking to a parent. Remember that you cannot believe everything you read on the internet and you can’t trust everything online friends tell you. Choose sensible names for usernames, email addresses etc.  Talk to your parents about what you’re doing online and let them know when you’re going on the internet. Know what cyber bullying is and tell someone if you think it’s happening to you. Cyber bullying is when someone picks on you, annoys, embarrasses, or threatens you over and over again using technology, such as the internet or a phone. Protect your digital footprint: don’t put anything online that you wouldn’t want all your friends, family, teachers and future employers to see. Treat others online the way you’d like to be treated.

Janet Moeller-Abercrombie

Give students a camera. Each week, one or two students are given the classroom job of photographer. The photographer gets to carry a camera throughout the school day, snapping shots he or she finds interesting.

Need help creating a Science Fair at your school? Click “How to do a Science Fair Project” for helpful tips. Want to help your students brainstorm their topics? Use the brainstorming tool to get their creative juices flowing. The first 1,000 entries receive a fabulous, free Kids’ Science Challenge Kit  in the mail. The Kit is filled with give-aways and activities for hours of science fun.

The Kids' Science Challenge is a free nationwide competition for 3rd to 6th graders to submit ideas and experiments for scientists and engineers to solve. Play science games, watch videos, do fun activities and enter to win awesome prizes and trips!

What happens if you are cyberbullied? What should you do? Cyberbullying is when someone contacts you online or includes online content about you that is mean, threatening, or hurtful.  Always tell a trusted adult. 1. Ignore it. Don't respond.2. Save the evidence (text message, IM, Facebook page, etc.). Take a screenshot, if possible.3. Tell a trusted adult: your parent, a teacher, etc.4. If necessary, contact the administrators of the site or contact the authorities.