{"id":3828,"date":"2026-02-07T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.witsprogram.ca\/?page_id=3828"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:25:04","slug":"online-safety-for-gr-4-7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.witsprogram.ca\/fr\/online-safety-for-gr-4-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Safety for GR 4-7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Online Safety for GR 4-7<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Online Safety for GR 4-7<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Better Connected<\/h2><\/div>

Better Connected<\/h2><\/div>

Author: Tanya Lloyd Kyi and Julia Kyi<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

llustrator: Vivian Rosas<\/h2><\/div>

The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like \u201cDepression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media,\u201d or \u201cHalf of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media.\u201d Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are leading the way. They\u2019re showing up, teaming up and speaking up. With profiles of real changemakers and practical tools for getting started, Better Connected is an inspiring look at the amazing things girls can accomplish online.<\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lesson Plan<\/h2><\/div>
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Activity<\/strong> Booklet<\/h2><\/div>
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Can You Believe It?<\/section><\/h2><\/div>

Can You Believe It?<\/section><\/h2><\/div>

Author: Joyce Grant<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Illustrator: Kathleen Marcotte<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

For today\u2019s tech-savvy kids, here\u2019s the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet.<\/p>\n

Should we believe everything we read online? Definitely not! And this book will tell you why. This fascinating book explores in depth how real journalism is made, what \u201cfake news\u201d is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It\u2019s chock-full of practical advice, thought-provoking examples and tons of relevant information on subjects that range from bylines and credible sources to influencers and clickbait. It gives readers context they can use, such as how bias can creep into news reporting, why celebrity posts may not be truthful and why they should be suspicious of anything that makes them feel supersmart.<\/p>\n

Young people get most of their information online. This must-read guide helps them decide which information they can trust \u2014 and which they can\u2019t.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lesson Plan<\/h2><\/div>
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Activity Booklet<\/h2><\/div>
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You Got a Phone!<\/h2><\/div>

You Got a Phone!<\/h2><\/div>

Authors: Elizabeth Englander & Katharine Covino<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Illustrator: Steve Mark<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones\u2014and how to use them safely.<\/p>\n

Phones are super fun, really convenient, and amazingly useful tools! But when kids and smartphones are together, problems can pop up. This award-winning book offers fun and straight-to-the-point advice for kids who have phones and parents who want to keep phone trouble at bay. Kids need to know about the screen-related cyberbullying, neurological changes, and sleep problems that come with having a phone\u2014before it becomes an issue. You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) features a humorous yet supportive tone and hilarious illustrations that draw readers in and keep them engaged. Kids can do awesome things with their phones, and this book shows them how. Starting with six basic phone rules to help keep kids safe online with a healthy life balance, You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) also includes information on: How to avoid muddled misunderstandingsBullying, cyberbullying, and phone-y meannessSafely posting and sharing photos online and how to avoid phone-related stress or anxietyAt the end of each chapter, You Got a Phone!<\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lesson Plan<\/h2><\/div>
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Activity<\/strong> Booklet<\/h2><\/div>
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Online Safety Resources<\/p>\n

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Better Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n