Life Skills
Juniors (Ages 8-11)
15 min
Sharing Photos and Personal Info — What's Safe, What's Not
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The Hook
Did you know a photo of your pet could tell a stranger where you live? It sounds like a spy movie, but it can be true. Your phone's camera can secretly save the exact spot where you took a picture. This hidden information can be shared online without you even knowing. Let's learn how to be a smart photo sharer and keep your private information safe.
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The Real Talk
Sharing photos is a fun way to show your friends and family what you're doing. But some information is private and should be kept safe. This is your personal information, and it includes things like your full name, your address, and the school you go to.A good rule to follow is the School Bulletin Board Rule. Before you post a photo, ask yourself: would I be okay taping this to the bulletin board at school for everyone to see? If the answer is no, you probably shouldn't post it online.Photos can contain secret clues you don't even notice:Background Clues: A street sign, your house number, or your school's name in the background can tell people where you are.Secret Data: Many phones add hidden information, called metadata, to every photo. This can include the exact location where the pictur...
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The Story
Lina (11) just got a new puppy. She took a super cute photo of him playing in her backyard and wanted to post it on an app her family uses. She was about to hit 'share' when her dad looked over her shoulder. "Hey, that's a great picture," he said, "but look in the corner." Lina zoomed in and saw it clearly: her house number on the wall and the street sign at the end of her driveway. Her dad explained that anyone could use those clues to find where they live. Together, they used the photo editor to crop the picture so it only showed the puppy on the grass. Lina realized that sharing a photo meant checking everything in the picture, not just the cute puppy.
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Beginner
According to the lesson, which of the following is an example of 'personal information'?
A.Your full name, address, and school
B.A funny story about your pet
C.Your favorite color and food
D.Your username in a video game
Beginner
Priya is about to post a group photo from her birthday party. What is the most important thing she should do before sharing it online?
A.Tag everyone in the photo so they can see it
B.Ask everyone in the photo for their permission to post it
C.Write a really funny caption for the picture
D.Check to make sure the lighting in the photo looks good
Beginner
Mateo takes a cool photo of his new bike. According to the 'Parent Check' step in the Toolkit, who is the best person to show the photo to before posting?
A.A stranger online who runs a bike fan page
B.His best friend, who also likes bikes
C.A trusted adult, like a parent or guardian
D.His favorite character from a TV show
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