Chatting Online Safely-5th Grade

True or False: People often behave differently online than in real life.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. People sometimes act differently online because they can hide who they are, it’s harder to see feelings, and they can pretend to be someone else. This can make their behavior different than in person.

Privacy settings should be set to...

• anyone who wants access.

• close friends and family only.

• kids that are nice in public chats.

• someone you met at the park once.

Answer explanation

Privacy settings should help keep you safe. If you only share with family and close friends, your personal info stays private and safe from people you don’t know.

True or False: It's always easy to tell who someone is online.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False is correct because people online can pretend to be someone else. They might use fake names or pictures, so it’s hard to know who they really are.

Pick all the private information that should never be shared online.

• Full name

• Telephone number

• Favorite color

• The city you live in

Answer explanation

Sharing your full name, phone number, and city can be risky because strangers might use them in bad ways. It’s safer to keep this info private. Sharing your favorite color is okay because it’s not personal.

If a comment gives you a "Red Flag" feeling, you should:

• start a blog to tell your friends.

• tell an adult.

• go along with it so the person doesn't get mad at you.

• scream.

Answer explanation

If a comment makes you feel worried or unsafe, tell an adult you trust. They can help you handle it safely. Don’t ignore it or try to make the person happy if something feels wrong.

It's good manners to share your picture with someone you've never met online.

• True. This way they can know what you look like.

• False. You should never share your picture with someone you don't know.

Answer explanation

Sharing your picture with someone you don't know online can be risky. It's important to protect your privacy and safety, making the statement false.

Should you ask a grown up to help before playing games online?

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

Yes, it’s smart to ask a grown-up before playing games online. They can help you pick safe games, watch who you talk to, and make sure you know the rules.

Online safety is important because

• there are real dangers online.

• people can pretend to be whoever they want to be.

• personal information can be stolen.

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Online safety is super important because there are real dangers, people can pretend to be someone else, and your personal info could get stolen. That’s why ‘all of the above’ is correct.

If you're confronted by a difficult situation online, and you don't know exactly how to handle it, what should you do?

• Ask an online friend for help.

• Turn off the computer.

• Only tell your best friend.

• Tell an adult you trust.

Answer explanation

If something hard happens online, tell an adult you trust. They can help you stay safe and figure out what to do.

Why do you need to be more cautious with friends you meet online than with the friends you meet at school?

• People on the Internet are not as trustworthy as people in the real world.

• Friendships that begin online aren't "real."

• Online, it's more difficult to tell if a person is who he says he is.

• Websites have very strict rules about online friends.

Answer explanation

It’s easier to trust friends you meet at school because you know who they are. Online, it’s harder to know if someone is telling the truth about themselves.