Internet Safety Basics
Grade 1 · Technology · Study Guide
Learn the most important rules for staying safe when using the internet.
The internet is a big place full of fun games, videos, books, and information. It can be a wonderful tool, but it is important to know how to stay safe while using it.
One of the most important rules is to never share personal information online. Personal information includes your full name, your home address, your phone number, your school's name, and your passwords. You should never type this information into a website or tell it to someone you met online.
Always tell a trusted adult — like a parent, guardian, or teacher — if you see something online that makes you feel scared, confused, or uncomfortable. You will not get in trouble for telling an adult about something upsetting you saw online.
Only visit websites that a trusted adult has said are okay. If a website asks for your information or tries to send you somewhere else, close it and tell an adult right away.
Being kind online is just as important as being kind in real life. Never say mean things to others on the internet. Treat everyone the way you want to be treated.
Key terms
- internet
- A giant network that connects computers around the world and lets people share information
- personal information
- Private details about you, like your name, address, phone number, or password
- password
- A secret word or set of letters and numbers that keeps your accounts safe
- trusted adult
- A grown-up you can count on, like a parent, guardian, or teacher
- website
- A page or set of pages on the internet that you can visit to find information or play games
- online
- Connected to the internet
Flashcards
- internet
- A huge network connecting computers all over the world
- personal information
- Private facts about you that you should keep secret online
- password
- A secret code that protects your account — never share it
- trusted adult
- A grown-up like a parent or teacher you can go to for help
- website
- A place on the internet with pages of information, games, or videos
- online safety
- Following rules to stay safe and protected while using the internet
- cyberbullying
- Being mean to someone using the internet or a device — it is never okay
Questions
Which of the following should you NEVER share online?
- Your favorite color
- Your home address
- Your favorite animal
- Your favorite book
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Answer: Your home address
Your home address is personal information that you should never share online.
It is okay to tell a trusted adult if you see something scary or confusing online.
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Answer: True
Trusted adults can help you if something online scares or confuses you — always tell them.
What should you do if a website makes you feel uncomfortable?
- Keep reading it
- Click everywhere on it
- Close it and tell an adult
- Share it with a friend
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Answer: Close it and tell an adult
If a website makes you uncomfortable, close it immediately and tell a trusted adult.
It is fine to be mean to people online because they cannot see you.
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Answer: False
Being kind online matters just as much as being kind in person — treat others the way you want to be treated.
A secret word that keeps your account safe is called a _____.
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Answer: password
A password is a secret code that keeps your online accounts safe.
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