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The Internet and Security – How Computers Work Series Unit 4

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Help your students understand the online world in a safe, age-appropriate way with this Internet & Security unit from the How Computers Work series! Perfect for Grades 3–4 technology lessons or computer lab instruction, this resource introduces key internet concepts like links, search engines, cookies, cybersecurity, and online tracking through interactive Google Slides, engaging printables, and ISTE-aligned digital literacy lessons.

The Internet and Security – How Computers Work Series Unit 4

Original price was: $12.00.Current price is: $10.00.

or Buy from TPT

Description

Help your students understand the online world in a safe, age-appropriate way with this Internet & Security unit from the How Computers Work series! Perfect for Grades 3–4 technology lessons or computer lab instruction, this resource introduces key internet concepts like links, search engines, cookies, cybersecurity, and online tracking through interactive Google Slides, engaging printables, and ISTE-aligned digital literacy lessons.
 
This interactive unit teaches Grades 3–4 how computers connect, store, track, and protect data online—with fun, age-appropriate activities that build real digital literacy and confidence.
 
Students will love the hands-on activities and secret code games, while you’ll love how easy it is to teach complex internet safety topics in a developmentally appropriate way.
 
What’s Included:
  • 6 Complete Lessons with Teacher Guides + PDF Handouts:
  1. What Happens When You Click a Link?
  2. What is HTTPS?
  3. How Do Websites Remember Your Info?
  4. What is a Computer Virus?
  5. How Do Ads Show Up on Websites?
  6. What is a Search Engine?
  • Google Slides Presentations for Each Lesson → Use for whole-group instruction or individual student exploration → Includes embedded interactive digital activities (drag-and-drop, decoding, spotting ads, vocabulary matching)
  • Printable Worksheets + Exit Tickets → Great for unplugged reinforcement, centers, or take-home connections
  • Hands-On Activities → Link path games, encryption decoders, safe vs. unsafe sorters, keyword detectives, and more
🧠 What Students Will Learn
  • How hyperlinks and URLs work
  • The purpose of HTTPS and the meaning of the browser lock icon
  • What cookies are and how websites remember you
  • What a computer virus is and how to avoid it
  • Why certain ads follow you online and how tracking works
  • How to use search engines and select strong keywords
🎯 ISTE Standards Alignment
This unit supports key ISTE Standards for Students:
  • Empowered Learner (1a, 1d) – Understand how technology works and make informed choices online
  • Digital Citizen (2a, 2b, 2d) – Practice safe, ethical, and responsible internet use
  • Knowledge Constructor (3a, 3b) – Learn how search engines work and how to find reliable information
  • Computational Thinker (5b) – Understand cause and effect in technology systems (e.g., clicking links, downloading files)
💬 Why Teachers Love This Unit
  • Turns internet safety into fun, visual, and meaningful learning
  • No-prep digital + printable lessons save planning time
  • Supports computer lab routines, tech integration, and digital citizenship goals
  • Includes age-appropriate analogies (e.g., viruses as colds, cookies as name tags) to explain complex concepts
👩‍🏫 Perfect For:
  • Elementary Computer Lab (Grades 3–4)
  • Digital Citizenship & Online Safety Lessons
  • Technology Class Sub Plans
  • Internet Safety Month Activities
  • Standards-Aligned Tech Integration
Keywords: internet safety for kids, what is HTTPS, computer virus lesson, what is a cookie online, search engine for students, how computers remember, online ads for kids, digital citizenship for elementary, safe browsing lesson plan, digital literacy grade 3, ISTE technology curriculum

Product Terms:
Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses are discounted. 
 
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