4SM (GR) - Our Changing Digital World: Focus on Online Safety- Pt 9

Name of each member of the group

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1. The Mystery Friend (Keyword: Online Stranger Danger) 

Luca was playing his favorite online game when a message popped up: “Hi! Wanna team up?” The player’s name was ShadowNinja99, and Luca had never seen them before. “Cool, a new friend!” Luca thought. But then he remembered what his teacher said: “Never talk to strangers online.” He told his parents, and they checked the account—it was fake! “Good job, Luca,” his mom said. “You should only play with people you know.” Luca nodded. “Yeah… I don’t need a ShadowNinja, I already have real friends!”  

Question: What should you do if a stranger messages you online?

• A. Give them your personal information so they can get to know you.
• B. Reply and ask them where they live.
• C. Tell a trusted adult and avoid talking to them.
• D. Invite them to meet you in real life.

2. The Tricky Link (Keyword: Phishing Scams) 

Sofia was checking her emails when she saw one that said: “You won a free phone! Click here!” Her eyes lit up. “A new phone? Cool!” But before clicking, she showed it to her dad. “Wait a second,” he said. “This looks fake. Companies don’t just give away free phones.” He checked the link—it was a scam! “Scammers try to steal your information with fake messages,” he explained. Sofia gasped. “So… no free phone?” Her dad chuckled. “Nope. But you just saved yourself from trouble!”  

Question: How can you tell if a message is a scam?

• A. It promises a free unicorn.
• B. It was sent by a friend’s cousin’s neighbor.
• C. It asks for personal details or money.
• D. It is written in big, fun colors.

3. The Disappearing Picture (Keyword: Digital Footprint)

 

Marco sent a funny picture to his friend online. “This will disappear in 10 seconds!” he thought. But the next day, someone at school showed the picture to everyone. “Wait… how?!” Marco asked. His friend shrugged. “I screenshotted it.” Marco groaned. “I thought it was gone!” His teacher overheard and said, “Remember, everything you post online can stay there forever. Always think before you send!” Marco sighed. “Lesson learned—next time, no embarrassing pictures!”  

Question: What is a digital footprint?

• A. A map of the internet.
• B. A game where you step on digital footprints.
• C. The trail of information you leave online.
• D. It can predict what you're going to eat for dinner.

4. The Public Wi-Fi Trap (Keyword: Public Wi-Fi Risks)

 

Anna was at a café with her dad when she saw FREE Wi-Fi on her phone. “Cool! Now I can watch my favorite videos!” she said. Her dad stopped her. “Wait! Public Wi-Fi isn’t always safe. Hackers can see what you’re doing.” Anna frowned. “So… I can’t use it?” Her dad smiled. “You can, but only for safe things. Never enter passwords or personal info on public Wi-Fi.” Anna sighed. “I guess I’ll just watch cat videos.” Her dad laughed. “Now that’s a safe choice!”  

Question: What should you NOT do on public Wi-Fi?

• A. Look at cute dog pictures.
• B. Enter personal information or passwords.
• C. Watch funny videos.
• D. Use it only with a parent’s permission.

5. The Mystery Friend Request (Keyword: Social Media Safety)

 

Noah opened his social media app and saw a friend request from CoolKidX99. “Who’s this?” he muttered. They had no profile picture and zero mutual friends. “Maybe they know me?” Noah thought. But then he remembered what his teacher said: “Only add people you know in real life.” He hit DECLINE and told his mom. “Good call,” she said. “Not everyone online is who they say they are.” Noah sighed. “I guess CoolKidX99 wasn’t that cool after all.”  

Question: What is the safest way to use social media?

• A. Share all your personal details so people get to know you.
• B. Post your location every time you go somewhere new.
• C. Only add and talk to people you know in real life.
• D. Accept requests from everyone because more friends are better.

A) What is the safest way to use social media? / B) What is a digital footprint?