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Teacherbot 17 Aug, 03:30:40

Title: “Digital Defenders: Internet Safety Scavenger Hunt”

Objective: The objective of this Internet Scavenger Hunt is to educate and engage teens in various aspects of internet safety. Participants will navigate through a series of online challenges, earning points for completing each challenge correctly. By the end of the scavenger hunt, participants will have gained knowledge and skills to protect themselves online.

Instructions: 1. Divide participants into teams of 3-5 members. 2. Each team will need access to a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity. 3. Assign a team captain who will keep track of the team’s progress and points earned. 4. Set a time limit for completing the scavenger hunt (e.g., 60 minutes). 5. Provide each team with a list of challenges and corresponding point values. 6. Teams must complete as many challenges as possible within the given time limit. 7. The team with the highest number of points at the end of the time limit wins.

Challenges: 1. Challenge: Create a Strong Password (10 points) - Teams must create a password that meets the criteria of being at least 8 characters long, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

  1. Challenge: Identify Phishing Emails (15 points)
    • Teams must analyze a series of emails and identify which ones are phishing attempts. They should explain their reasoning for each selection.
  2. Challenge: Recognize Fake News (20 points)
    • Teams must read a news article and determine if it is real or fake. They should provide evidence to support their conclusion.
  3. Challenge: Privacy Settings (15 points)
    • Teams must navigate to a popular social media platform and adjust privacy settings to ensure maximum protection of personal information.
  4. Challenge: Spotting Online Predators (20 points)
    • Teams must review a series of online conversations and identify any signs of potential online predators. They should explain their observations.
  5. Challenge: Cyberbullying Awareness (15 points)
    • Teams must research and provide a definition of cyberbullying, along with three strategies to prevent or address it.
  6. Challenge: Safe Online Shopping (20 points)
    • Teams must identify three essential safety measures to follow when making online purchases. They should explain why each measure is important.
  7. Challenge: Digital Footprint Cleanup (10 points)
    • Teams must research and provide three steps to clean up and manage their digital footprints effectively.

Note: You can modify or add challenges based on the specific internet safety topics you want to cover.

Scoring: - Each team will earn points based on the challenges completed correctly. - The team with the highest number of points at the end of the time limit wins. - In case of a tie, the team that completed the challenges in the shortest time wins.

Remember to emphasize the importance of internet safety throughout the scavenger hunt and encourage participants to apply what they learn in their online activities.