Computer Science
Grade 3
20 min
Privacy Settings: Controlling Your Online Presence
Explore privacy settings on different online platforms.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the difference between 'public' and 'private' information.
Explain what a privacy setting is and why it is important.
Apply a simple 'if-then' rule to decide when to share information online.
Create a safe and anonymous username for an online account.
Demonstrate how to set a profile to 'private' or 'friends only' in a simulated environment.
State the rule of telling a trusted adult if something online feels wrong or unsafe.
If you had a secret clubhouse, would you give the key to everyone or just your friends? 🏠 Your online world is like that clubhouse!
Today, we will learn about 'privacy settings,' which are like the locks and keys for our online spaces. We'll discover how to ch...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Private InformationSpecial information that is just for you and your family. It's like a secret that keeps you safe.Your full name, home address, phone number, school name, or your password.
Public InformationInformation that is okay for anyone to see. It doesn't tell people who you are or where you live.Your favorite color, your favorite animal, or a drawing of a cartoon character.
Privacy SettingA control or a switch on a website or app that lets you choose who sees your information.Choosing the 'Friends Only' button so only your friends can see your game scores.
UsernameA special nickname you use online. A safe username doesn't use your real name.Instead of 'SarahJones', a safer username would be 'GalaxyExplorer7'.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The 'If-Then' Sharing Rule
IF someone online asks for my private information, THEN I will say NO and tell a trusted adult immediately.
Use this rule like a computer program for your brain. It helps you make a safe choice automatically when a stranger, or even a friend, asks for information like your address or password.
The 'Public or Private?' Check
IF I am about to post a picture or a message, THEN I will ask myself: 'Is this private information?'
Before you click 'share' or 'post', run this quick check. If the information is private (like a picture of your house), don't post it. If it's public (like a picture of your pet), it's safer to share.
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Challenging
Your profile is set to 'Private'. You post a photo. Your friend, who can see it, takes a screenshot and posts it publicly. Is your photo still private?
A.Yes, because your profile is still set to private
B.No, because your friend created a public copy that you don't control
C.Yes, but only your friend can see the new post
D.No, because the website automatically makes all screenshots public
Challenging
Why might a weather app have different privacy settings than a social media app?
A.Weather apps are for adults and social media is for kids
B.weather app needs your location to work, while a social media app needs your connections to friends
C.Weather apps don't need any privacy settings at all
D.Social media apps are newer than weather apps
Challenging
An app offers you 1,000 free game coins IF you enter your parent's email address. What is the BEST way to think about this situation?
A.It's a great deal because the coins are free
B.It's a fair trade; they get an email, and you get coins
C.It's a trick to get private information by offering a prize
D.It's helpful because your parent will get updates about the game
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