Discover how the internet works, what personal information is, how to protect your passwords, and how to stay safe from scams.
Level: Beginner
Grade band: K–5 (grades K–2)
Time: about 3 hours
Outcomes
- Explain what the internet is and how websites work
- Identify personal information and know when not to share it
- Create a strong password and explain why passwords should be private
- Recognise common scams and suspicious messages
- Describe what to do when something online feels wrong
Unit 1 — What Is the Internet?
How the Internet Works
- How computers talk to each other — 15 min
- What is a website? — 15 min
- Safe vs. unsafe places online — 15 min
Your Digital Identity
- What is personal information? — 15 min
- Safe vs. unsafe sharing — 15 min
- Asking a trusted adult — 15 min
Unit 2 — Passwords & Accounts
Passwords
- What is a password? — 15 min
- Strong vs. weak passwords — 15 min
- Why passwords should be private — 15 min
Account Safety
- What is an account? — 15 min
- Introduction to multi-factor authentication — 15 min
Unit 3 — Scams & Suspicious Messages
Recognizing Scams
- What is a scam? — 15 min
- Suspicious messages and strange links — 15 min
- Fake giveaways — 15 min
- What to do when something feels wrong — 15 min
Unit 4 — Privacy
Privacy Online
- Privacy online — 15 min
- App permissions — 15 min