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Activities and free downloadable visuals to teach safety signs and signals

If your high-schooler is living online, check out our tips on everything from privacy to posting Facebook updates.

"To spread the word about Internet Safety, SimpleK12 has compiled a list of FREE resources on all the hottest topics regarding internet saftey. Please enjoy this free resource."

A website dedicated to staying safe online from Google

PowerPoint science presentations for grades K-12 on space, biology, ecology, earth science, environment, chemistry, geology, natural hazards, weather, human body, general science, physics, nanoscience, and lab safety and lab work

The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks 

The kidSAFE Seal Program is a new "seal of approval" program that independently reviews and certifies the safety practices of children-friendly websites and applications, including kid-targeted game sites, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, web-connected devices, and other similar interactive products.

These are great sites to teach outdoor skills for camping, emergency, safety,hiking. Great to use when teaching about caring for the earth, sustainability of natural resources

Speaking of Speech.com has a wealth of free downloadable visual supports, including the Life Skills Materials section. Check out the life skills Bingo cards!

High Interest Online Curriculuim for Teens, Transition Students, and Young Adults

Poptropica® is a virtual world in which kids explore and play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from around the world are entertained and informed by Poptropica's engaging quests, stories and games. Kids create a "Poptropican" character to travel the many Islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a narrative that is often rooted in factual history. Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve mysteries unique to each Island. There are always new areas to explore in this ever-expanding world where kids can collect objects, read digital books and comics, watch movies and compete in head-to-head competition. Parents can always trust that their children are playing - and learning - in a safe online environment.

$125 tracking device from AmberAlertGPS

"YouTube has recognized the problems educators are facing and has also come up with a solution. YouTube has recently launched education related sectionsin which only educational content is permitted."

"SafeShare.TV is the Safest Way to Watch and Share YouTube videos. "