Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
What to Do if Something Makes You Uncomfortable Online
Learn to recognize uncomfortable situations online and know who to talk to.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify an 'uncomfortable feeling' when online.
Name three trusted adults they can talk to.
State the three steps of the 'Stop, Tell, and Go' algorithm.
Explain why they should not share personal information.
Act out a scenario using the 'Stop, Tell, and Go' steps.
Differentiate between a safe secret and an unsafe secret.
Have you ever seen something on a screen that made your tummy feel funny? 😟
Today, we will learn a special plan to stay safe and happy online. It's a simple recipe for when things feel yucky. This helps us be good digital citizens!
Real-World Applications
Playing a game on a tablet 🎮
Watching a video online 📺
Looking at pictures with family 🖼️
Doing schoolwork on a computer 💻
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Uncomfortable Feeling 🤔A yucky, sad, or scared feeling inside you.Like when a character in a cartoon is mean to another.
Trusted Adult 🦸♀️A grown-up who helps you and keeps you safe.Your parent, a teacher, or a grandparent.
Online World 💻Anytime you use a computer, tablet, or phone.Playing a game on your mom's phone.
Personal Information 🏠Special facts about you, like your name or where you live.Telling someone your full name is 'Leo Smith'.
Unsafe Secret 🤫A secret that makes you feel worried or sad.If someone online asks you to keep a secret from your parents.
Digital Citizen 🧑💻A person who is kind and safe when using computers.You are a digital citizen when you play online games nicely.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Stop, Tell, and Go Algorithm
1. STOP 🛑 2. TELL 🗣️ 3. GO ✅
Use this three-step plan anytime you feel uncomfortable online. It's a sequence that always works!
The 'Uh-Oh' Signal
If your tummy feels funny, it's a signal!
This is a pattern to watch for. A funny feeling is your body's way of saying 'Uh-Oh! Time to get a grown-up!'
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Challenging
A message pops up from a stranger: 'Don't tell your mom, or she will take away your tablet.' Why would a person send a message like this?
A.Because they are trying to help you keep your tablet
B.Because they are worried your mom will be mad at them
C.Because they want you to keep a secret so they can do something unsafe or mean
D.Because they know your mom and are playing a joke
Challenging
What is the difference between a 'fun secret' (like a surprise birthday party for a friend) and a 'worry secret' (like someone being mean online)?
A.There is no difference; all secrets should be kept
B.Fun secrets make you feel happy and excited; worry secrets make you feel scared or sad
C.You can only tell fun secrets to one person
D.Worry secrets are only for grown-ups
Challenging
Imagine you saw something scary online and you're afraid your parents will be mad that you clicked on it. Why is it STILL the most important thing to tell them?
A.Because keeping the scary feeling inside is worse, and they care more about your safety than the mistake
B.Because they can buy you a new game to make you feel better
C.Because they have a magic button to erase it from the whole internet
D.Because you will probably forget about it tomorrow anyway
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