We all know that cyber safety is a rapidly growing issue. As teachers, we are charged with the task of presenting this issue in an effective way in which students will listen to our message and hopefully be moved by the message to behave in ways which will keep them safe. After talking to students and hearing that they feel that they are hearing warnings on television, from their parents, from their teachers all of the time, I realized that the “block out” effect is happening and I knew I’d have to find a way around that yet still approach the subject. To see the full lesson plan - go to http://www.palisadessd.org/606342316104242/site/default.asp#

1. What I’m Really Saying

2. I worry that you might make a decision that will stay with you for the rest of your life I am your mother

5. I remember wanting to stand out I remember wanting to be noticed I remember wanting to be smart I remember wanting to be attractive I remember wanting to be fun I remember wanting to be creative I remember wanting to connect with someone

6. I know how it feels to act and then regret it

7. I know the impact one image can have

8. I’ve seen how strong words can be

18. But so was she. I was so much like you The dice rolled in my favor But not in hers