Sophomores use a website evaluation tool to determine if their selected websites are valid and reliable. They read about and list three behaviors about taking and sending photos of minors that qualify as Class 1 misdemeanors in their state. To finish, researchers complete a reflection sheet.

Concepts

internet safety, social-emotional learning, responsible decision-making, the internet, safety

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Instructional Ideas

• After individuals use the website evaluation tool to rate their favorite websites, group those who evaluated the same sites and have them compare their ratings

Classroom Considerations

• Second of 16 resources in the series
• Although designed for Virginia high schoolers, the activity is appropriate for all learners
• The provided link for information about Class 1 Misdemeanors is broken; however, information for each state can be found here

Pros

• Individuals may choose one project from a menu of assignments

Cons

• Some class members may need additional scaffolding