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Cyber Safety Essentials

This worksheet helps 7th-grade students understand key concepts in cyber safety, including online privacy, recognizing phishing, and digital citizenship.

Grade 7 Social studies Social SkillsCyber Safety
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D2.Civ.8.6-8D2.Geo.6.6-8
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Cyber Safety Essentials

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers important topics about staying safe online.

1. Which of the following is the BEST practice for creating a strong password?

a

Using your birthdate

b

Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

c

Using a common word like 'password'

d

Using your first name

2. What is 'phishing' in the context of cyber security?

a

Fishing for compliments online

b

Sending fake emails to trick people into giving personal information

c

Researching fish online

d

Creating a personal website

3. It's safe to share your full name, address, and phone number with anyone you meet online.

T

True

F

False

4. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

T

True

F

False

5. A good digital citizen is someone who uses technology  ,  , and  .

6. Before clicking on a link in an email, you should always check the sender's   to make sure it's legitimate.

7. Explain why it is important to think before you post something online. Give at least two reasons.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

privacy settings
cyberbullying
stranger
report

8. If you experience   online, you should tell a trusted adult immediately.

9. Always adjust your social media   to control who sees your personal information.

10. Never agree to meet an online   in person without a trusted adult present.