Online vs Offline Safety

Grade 2 · Technology · Study Guide

Learn the difference between staying safe on the internet and staying safe in the real world.

Staying safe is important whether you are online (using the internet) or offline (away from screens). Online means you are connected to the internet — like when you play games, watch videos, or chat with friends on a device. Offline means you are not connected to the internet.

When you are online, you should never share personal information like your full name, home address, school name, phone number, or password with anyone you don't know. Not everyone on the internet is who they say they are. If something online makes you feel scared, confused, or uncomfortable, always tell a trusted adult right away.

When you are offline, you stay safe by looking both ways before crossing the street, not talking to strangers alone, and staying in places where trusted adults can see you.

Both online and offline, a good rule is: if something feels wrong, tell a grown-up you trust — like a parent, teacher, or guardian. Staying safe is always more important than keeping secrets.

Key terms

online
Connected to the internet and able to send or receive information
offline
Not connected to the internet; using devices or doing things without the internet
personal information
Private details about you, like your name, address, phone number, or school
password
A secret code used to protect your accounts; never share it with anyone except a trusted adult
trusted adult
A grown-up you know and feel safe with, such as a parent, guardian, or teacher

Flashcards

online
Connected to the internet
offline
Not connected to the internet
personal information
Private details about you — name, address, phone, school, password
password
A secret code to protect your accounts; never share it
trusted adult
A parent, guardian, or teacher you can go to when something feels wrong
stranger
Someone you do not know; be careful online and offline with strangers
internet safety rule
Never share personal info online; tell an adult if something feels wrong
screen time
Time spent using devices like tablets, phones, or computers

Questions

  1. What does 'online' mean?

    1. Playing outside
    2. Connected to the internet
    3. Reading a printed book
    4. Talking on the phone with no internet
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    Answer: Connected to the internet

    Online means you are connected to the internet — like when you watch videos or play internet games.

  2. It is safe to share your home address with someone you only know from the internet.

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    Answer: False

    Never share your home address with someone you only know online. They could be a stranger.

  3. What should you do if something online makes you feel scared or uncomfortable?

    1. Keep it a secret
    2. Tell a trusted adult right away
    3. Share it with more people online
    4. Ignore it forever
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    Answer: Tell a trusted adult right away

    Always tell a trusted adult right away if anything online makes you feel scared or uncomfortable.

  4. When you are not connected to the internet, you are ___.

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    Answer: offline

    Offline means your device is not connected to the internet.

  5. Your password is personal information and should be kept private.

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    Answer: True

    Your password is personal and private. Only share it with a trusted adult like a parent.

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