Module 1: Safe Internet Practices

Learn how to explore the internet safely and have fun!

Easy Level: Safe Websites

Welcome to the Easy Level! Here you'll learn how to identify safe websites and explore the internet safely. This level will help you understand:

How to identify safe websites
What makes a website trustworthy
Signs that a website might not be safe
When to ask for help from an adult
Basic internet safety rules

Before You Start

This level includes 5 multiple-choice questions that will test your understanding of safe internet practices.

Learn to identify safe websites
Understand what makes a website trustworthy
Practice recognizing warning signs
Get tips for safe internet browsing

Beginner Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. What tells you a website is safe to use?

It has bright colors

It has a lock symbol in the address bar

It has lots of games

Correct Answer

A lock symbol in the address bar means the website is safer to use.

Key Points:

The lock symbol means the website keeps your information safer
Safe websites often start with "https://" instead of just "http://"
Always check for the lock before typing any information

2. What should you do if a website asks for your name?

Type your name right away

Make up a fake name

Ask a grown-up first

Correct Answer

Always ask a grown-up first before sharing your name online.

Key Points:

Grown-ups can help decide if it's safe to share your name
Many websites don't really need your real name
Never share information without a grown-up's help

3. How can you spot a website that might not be safe?

It has pictures

It has spelling mistakes and looks messy

It has videos

Correct Answer

Websites with spelling mistakes and a messy look might not be safe.

Key Points:

Safe websites usually look neat and professional
Be careful of pop-up ads that are hard to close
Watch out for websites that promise free prizes

4. What should you do when you find a new website?

Try it right away

Ask your friends if it's cool

Ask a grown-up to check it first

Correct Answer

Ask a grown-up to check new websites before you use them.

Key Points:

Grown-ups can spot dangers you might miss
It's better to check first than to have problems later
Safe internet explorers always ask for help

5. What's the best rule for staying safe online?

Only visit websites a grown-up says are okay

Click on anything that looks interesting

Download all free games you find

Correct Answer

Only visit websites a grown-up says are okay.

Key Points:

Stick to websites you know or that grown-ups approve
Unknown websites might have bad stuff or try to trick you
Being safe is more important than finding new websites

Easy Level Completed!

Congratulations! You've mastered the basics of safe internet practices. Your achievements include:

Website Safety: Identifying secure and trustworthy websites
Security Awareness: Recognizing the lock symbol and HTTPS
Warning Signs: Spotting signs that a website might not be safe
Decision Making: Knowing when to ask adults for help
Safety Rules: Following basic internet safety guidelines

Ready to learn more about avoiding suspicious links in the Medium Level?

Medium Level: Avoiding Tricky Links

Now let's learn how to spot links that might not be safe:

Spotting tricky links
Why some links can be dangerous
Checking before you click
Avoiding online tricks
Staying safe while exploring

Before You Start

This level helps you learn how to avoid clicking on bad links.

Learn to spot links that might be harmful
Practice checking links before clicking
Understand how to avoid online tricks
Know what to do if you click a bad link

Medium Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. How can you tell if a link might be dangerous?

It has strange spelling or weird website names

It's colorful

It's in an email

Correct Answer

Links with strange spelling or weird website names might be dangerous.

Key Points:

Bad links often have misspelled words like "Goggle" instead of "Google"
Watch for weird website names with extra letters or numbers
If a link looks strange, don't click it - ask a grown-up first

2. What should you do before clicking a link?

Click it quickly

Tell all your friends about it

Check where it goes by hovering your mouse over it

Correct Answer

Check where a link goes by hovering your mouse over it before clicking.

Key Points:

Hovering your mouse shows the real website address at the bottom of your screen
If the address looks different from what you expect, don't click
When in doubt, ask a grown-up to check the link

3. What should you do if a link promises free prizes or gifts?

Click it right away to get your prize

Be careful - it might be a trick

Share it with your friends

Correct Answer

Be careful - links promising free prizes are often tricks.

Key Points:

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Free prize links often try to get your personal information
Always ask a grown-up before clicking on links offering prizes

4. What should you do if you accidentally click a bad link?

Keep using the computer and don't tell anyone

Turn off the computer and never use it again

Tell a grown-up right away

Correct Answer

Tell a grown-up right away if you click a bad link.

Key Points:

Grown-ups can help fix problems before they get worse
Don't be afraid to tell someone - everyone makes mistakes
The sooner you tell someone, the easier it is to fix

5. Where are you most likely to find safe links?

On websites your school or parents have approved

In pop-up windows that appear suddenly

In messages from people you don't know

Correct Answer

Websites your school or parents have approved usually have safe links.

Key Points:

Stick to websites that grown-ups have checked and approved
Be extra careful with links in pop-ups or from strangers
When exploring new websites, ask a grown-up first

Medium Level Completed!

Excellent work! You've mastered how to avoid tricky links online. Your achievements include:

Link Detective: Spotting dangerous links before clicking
Safety Check: Learning to hover over links to see where they go
Trick Spotter: Recognizing "too good to be true" offers
Problem Solver: Knowing what to do if you click a bad link
Smart Explorer: Finding safe places to click and browse

Ready to learn about internet rules and being a good digital citizen?

Difficult Level: Internet Rules for Home and School

Let's learn about important rules for using the internet:

Internet rules at home
Internet rules at school
Taking breaks from screens
Being kind online
When to tell a grown-up about problems

Before You Start

This level helps you learn rules for using the internet safely.

Learn why internet rules keep you safe
Understand why taking breaks from screens is important
Learn how to be kind and respectful online
Know when to ask for help with internet problems

Difficult Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. Why do we have rules for using the internet at home?

To make using the internet less fun

To keep us safe and healthy

Because grown-ups don't understand the internet

Correct Answer

Internet rules at home help keep us safe and healthy.

Key Points:

Rules about when and how long to use the internet help keep our eyes healthy
Rules about which websites we can visit help keep us away from unsafe content
Rules help us balance screen time with other important activities like homework and playing outside

2. Why are internet rules at school sometimes different from rules at home?

Schools don't want kids to have fun

School computers are older

Schools need to keep many students safe at once

Correct Answer

Schools have special rules because they need to keep many students safe at once.

Key Points:

School computers are shared by many students, so rules help keep them working well for everyone
Schools need to make sure all students are looking at appropriate content
School rules help make sure computer time is used for learning

3. Why is it important to take breaks from screens?

To give other people a turn

To save electricity

To rest your eyes and body

Correct Answer

Taking breaks from screens helps rest your eyes and body.

Key Points:

Looking at screens for too long can make your eyes tired and dry
Moving around during breaks helps your body stay healthy
Breaks help your brain rest and can actually help you focus better when you return

4. How can you be kind to others online?

By using all capital letters so they can read better

By treating others how you would like to be treated

By correcting their spelling mistakes

Correct Answer

Being kind online means treating others how you would like to be treated.

Key Points:

Use friendly words and think about how your messages might make others feel
Remember that it's harder to understand tone in text - something meant as a joke might seem mean
If you wouldn't say something to someone's face, don't say it online

5. When should you tell a grown-up about something that happened online?

Only if someone is being mean to you

Never - handle problems yourself

Anytime something makes you feel uncomfortable or confused

Correct Answer

Tell a grown-up anytime something online makes you feel uncomfortable or confused.

Key Points:

Grown-ups can help with many different online problems, not just bullying
If something seems strange or makes you worried, a grown-up can help figure out what to do
Telling a grown-up about problems isn't tattling - it's being smart and safe

Module 1 Completed!

Awesome job! You've become an internet safety expert! You now know:

Website Detective: How to spot safe websites
Link Expert: How to avoid clicking on bad links
Rule Master: Why internet rules at home and school keep you safe
Kind Explorer: How to be nice to others online
Safety Champion: When to take breaks and ask grown-ups for help

You now know how to explore the internet safely and have fun! Would you like to test your knowledge again or try another module?