The document introduces a task for students to create a multimedia presentation about digital security and internet safety to present to the school principal. It explains that parents have expressed concerns about student internet use and want to ban it altogether. The task is for students to work in groups to research internet safety topics, develop 10 safety rules, and create a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge and convince the principal that students can be responsible online. It provides resources for students to research different aspects of internet safety and digital security.

1. Digital Security Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 3rd Grade (Technology) Designed by Kristina Schreiner [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Image from Google Images

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A lot of parents in our school have been expressing concerns that students are not safe when they use the Internet. They worry about inappropriate use, and they want to keep all of the students safe. They are currently trying to convince our Principal that our school should ban all Internet use! Will we be able to assure the Principal and parents that we know about digital security? Image from Google Images

3. The Task Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Now is your chance to prove to everyone that you can be a responsible citizen of the Internet, and know the importance of protecting yourself while using it! Your task is to put together a multimedia presentation for the Principal, showing him all you know about online safety! Title Image from Google Images

5. Evaluation Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Presentation Content Less than three items are addressed that are relevant to Internet safety. Three to four items are addressed that are relevant to Internet safety. Seven to eight items are addressed that are relevant to Internet safety. At least ten items are addressed that are relevant to Internet safety. Team Collaboration There is no evidence of listening and supporting efforts of others There is little evidence of listening and supporting efforts of others. There is evidence of groups listening and supporting efforts of each other. There is evidence of strong team listening skills and collaboration. Mechanics There are more than five errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are four to five errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are at least two errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct and accurate throughout the presentation. Presentation Attractiveness The presentation is distracting, messy, or poorly designed. The presentation is attractively designed. The wording is easy to read. Any audio is acceptable. The presentation is attractive in terms of layout, design, audio, and graphics. The presentation is exceptionally attractive in terms of layout, design, audio, and graphics.

6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Congratulations! The Principal now sees that students know how to be responsible and safe in this digital age. You saved the Internet!

7. Teacher Page Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Learners This Webquest can be used for students 3 rd -6 th grade. Standards Meets ISTE 2007 NETS (National Educational Technology Standards for Students): Creativity and Innovation: "Students create original works as means of personal or group expression." Communication and Collaboration: "Students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers ... employing a variety of digital environments and media." Technology Operations: "Students will select and use applications effectively and productively.“ Process Students work in groups to explore Internet safety , and then prepare a multimedia presentation in an effort to save the Internet at school. Resources Kid’s Health:http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/internet_safety.html http://wiki.dearbornschools.org/User:ZahraDabaja/Digital_Security_and_Protection http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1600000/newsid_1607200/1607213.stm Zunal.com