Webquest

6th Grade Computer Science

Hanley Elementary
Mr. Zelinski

Introduction
INTERNET
BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!

After an emergency meeting of the Leadership Committee, the

parents and administrators of Hanley Elementary School have
banned the use of the Internet at school! After a unanimous vote
to put a hold on all Internet activities, the parents of Hanley
Elementary School vow that they will never again allow their
students to be put in danger by giving them access to the
Internet. These parents believe that the Internet is nothing more
than an unsafe playground. After much pleading for the students
of the Computer Science, the committee has agreed to meet
again next week for a final vote. Will the Internet be banned
forever? Or can the students of Hanley Elementary School change
their future?

Task
You need to prove to the Leadership Committee that you
understand how to be safe on the Internet and you will only have
one chance to do so! At the meeting, your class will show
presentations that discuss Internet Safety. If you can show the
committee tips and strategies for safe Internet use, you may be
able to persuade them to remove the Internet ban.

Processs
Using only the links provided below you will provide an
answer to each of the following questions. You will use
normal font for your answers (the questions are in bold).
You will type your answers into this document. Make sure
you save the document as webquest_lastname.
1. What is cyberbullying? What problems can
cyberbullying cause?
(http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying)
2. From the strategies given from this website, which
one do you think is the most effective way to deal
with a cyberbully? Why did you choose that strategy?
(http://www.safekids.com/tips-to-stop-cyberbullying/)
3. How can I keep my password safe? What is a reason
for keeping your password safe and secure?
(http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/enus/youthspark/youthsparkhub/programs/onlinesafety/)
4. Find three examples of things that you should not
share with people online and then identify the most
important. Give 2 reasons why you should never
share this piece of information with people online.
(http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.h
tml)
5. Identify three rules for using the Internet Safely.
Highlight the rule that is most important and explain
why your group thinks it is the most important.
(http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/)

6. What is a social networking website? How can a social

network provide positive social interactions?
(http://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/articles/familyroom/children-on-social-networking-sites.html)
7. Create a pledge to your parents of your willingness to
use the Internet appropriately. Your pledge should
identify at least 3 safety tips that you learned while
conducting your research.
After completing #1-7 you will join your assigned group
and use your answers to create Power Point Presentation
that will be shown to the Leadership Committee of Hanley
Elementary School.

Resources
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
http://www.safekids.com/tips-to-stop-cyberbullying/
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/enus/youthspark/youthsparkhub/programs/onlinesafety/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.ht
ml
http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/
http://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/articles/familyroom/children-on-social-networking-sites.html

Conclusion
Internet safety is something that is not to be taken lightly.
Though the internet can be fun and informative, it is also very
dangerous. It is important to take all the precautions very
seriously because it can cause great harm to your computer and
more importantly it can cause great harm to you.

Evaluation
Webquest Rubric

Word
Document
(Questions
#1-7)

Power Point

Needs
Improveme
nt (1 point)
Document is
missing
critical
information.
Spelling and
grammatical
errors on
every
question.
Answers
incomplete.

Developing
(2 points)

Good (3
points)

Exemplary
(4 points)

Document is
missing
critical
information.
Spelling and
grammatical
errors on
every
question.
Answers
incomplete.

Document
has a good
amount of
information.
Few spelling
errors
present.
Answers are
in complete
sentences.
Few errors in
answering
questions.

Power Point
missing
critical
information.
Spelling

Power Point
missing
some vital
information
and errors

Power Point
has a good
amount of
information
and is clear.

Document
has all
necessary
information
present. No
spelling or
grammar
errors
present.
Answers are
in complete
sentences or
include
bullets and
numbering.
Power Point
has all
necessary
information
present. No

Score

Presentatio
n

errors
present on
every slide.
No pictures
present.

present. Few
pictures
present.

Few errors
present.
Pictures
present on
every slide.

Information
presented
with many
mistakes.
Speaker did
not face the
audience
and/or spoke
too softly to
understand.
Group did not
appear to
have
practiced.

Information
presented
with
mistakes.
Speaker did
not face the
audience the
entire time
and/or spoke
too softly to
understand.

Information
presented
with few
mistakes.
Speaker
faced the
audience and
was able to
be heard for
most of the
presentation.

spelling
errors
present.
Pictures
present on
every slide.
Slides
include
animations
and
transitions.
Information
presented
with no
mistakes.
Speaker
faced the
audience and
spoke clearly
without any
errors. The
group clearly
practiced
presenting
the
information.
Total
Points:

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