Virtual Civics... Civics on da Internet!

Worksheet by Ean Maura
Virtual Civics...
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Subjects
History
Grades
7
Language
ENG
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We spend most of our time on the internet....List 3 apps you use? Then say what you do with those app. Word Study 1) Cybercrime- (sii-ber 5) Internet- (In-ter-net) 2) Permission- (Pur-mi-shun) 6) Social- (so-shul) 3) Media- (me-dee-a) 7) Cyber-bullying- (sii-ber Scams- (s-cam-s) 8) Phishing- (f-ish-ing) The Internet is also called the Virtual World or Cyberworld We live a lot of our lives online. We shop online. We learn online. We hang out in social media. You cannot see the person making the post or the person who is hurt by it. So, some people use this to do all kinds of bad things online. Just like in the real world, there are rules and laws for the cyber / virtual world. When people break the rules online, they are punished in the real world.When a crime is committed online, it is called Cybercrime CybercrimesWhat are some things that people do online that they should not do? Give three examples below. Cybercrimes... Watch the Video below and think about what they are trying to warn people from doing? What are they trying to warn people about in the video above? In the space provided answer the question above. Cyberbullying is a crime. Watch the video and think about... What are some types of Cyberbullying and how to get help if you are being bullied. Tell us what you know about cyberbullying.. List two examples of how people are being cyberbullyied below. What should you do first if your being cyberbullied? argue walk away block them Cyberbullying is only one type of Cybercrime.... What is Cybercrime?Any crime done on a computer phone or tablet over the internet.Posting pictures of people without their permission is a cybercrime.Using someone else’s name online is a cybercrime.Hacking(getting into someone else’s computer without permission) is a cybercrime.Posting or sharing lies about someone is a cybercrime. If you know it is a lie or not as long as you share it you can be chargedfor it.Posting or sharing information that causes someone or people to break the law riot or be violentis a cybercrime.Cyberbullying is a cybercrime.If you are caught doing any of these things you can be charged with a crime. If you arefound guiltyyou may have topay a fine, or you may have to go to jail, How can posting pictures of someone without their permission hurt that person? In the space below. Give two examples of how someone can be hurt by others posting pics of them without permission. Posting your own pictures on someone else's wall? Cybercrime Not a cybercrime Going into someone's private information without permission is called... cyberbullying Hacking surfing How could someoneuse someoneelse's name online? fake account wrong password get in bank account If you share something that is not true and youdon'tknow... you cannot be charged you will get a warning you can be charged If you are found guilty of a cybercrime what happens? In the space below answer the question above. How cybercrimes affects peoples lives.... Cyberbullyingis the crime that happens the most.Effects: 1) fights in real life.2) send people in depression from shame3) People have killed themselvesOnline scams (phishing) is when a criminal tricks someone into giving personal information online. This happens when you accept something.People think it’s free, but it is a trick to get their information and money.Effects: 1) lose moneyHacking into important computers is just like breaking into someone’s house. Using the information, you find is stealing. Hackers use the information to force the victim to give them money.Effects:1) force victims to give them money.2) steal important information.What is done online, in the virtual world can bring very real problems.Not because you can’t be seen means you can’t be found Place the correct description in the right column. The first columns says Phishing. The second says Hacking. Using information from the section above say which column each item goes in. Phishing tricking someone to give you information Happens when you click links for free stuff Usually done for money Hacking Going into someone's computer without permission usually happens when you share your personal information Usually done for money or important information How to Protect Yourself from Cybercrime 1) Be careful what you click on when online.2) Be careful of people offering free stuff.3) Be careful what information you post about yourself. Do not post where you are going or if you leave the island.4) Protect your devices. Use different passwords.5) If it is too good to be true, it probably is... don’t trust it.6) Do not trust strangers'friend requests.7) Do not give out passwords or personal informationlike birthday to strangers.8) Be careful putting debit and credit cards in machines or using them online.9) Be careful opening emails from strangers. When online its okay to give out your password? True False Its okay to create a fake account using someone else's name? True False Do not give out passwords. True False Those Samsung give-aways work! True False

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