Cyber Chip
On their own time, each of the Scouts in our troop has some homework to do as they work towards the "Scout Rank", their very first rank.
Homework #1 - Parent Safety Guide
In the front of your Scout's handbook, there is a booklet parent guide and you should review this immediately while getting started in the Troop. It is one of the requirements for the Scout Rank, which is the very first rank they are working towards.
Homework #2 - Cyber Chip requirement – Internet Safety
For the Scout Rank and the Star Rank.... one requirement is:
“With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parents Guide" and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.”
1. The preventing abuse parent pamphlet is located at the front of the handbook, but the difficulty is the Cyber Chip requirements do not appear in the Handbook!!!! Go figure! You must find them online. And, the requirements differ by grade.
2. Below are the Cyber Chip requirements. The videos and workbook is largely homework except the EDGE method, which is done in the troop setting at some point soon in a meeting. The challenging Cyber Chip requirement is using the EDGE method. We will have the patrols plan what they will teach as a patrol at one meeting and then teach the other patrol at the following meeting.
Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 6-8
1. Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge from NetSmartz. (BSA Cyber Chip green card)
2. DO THIS AT HOME Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.
3. DO THIS AT HOME Watch the video “Friend or Fake,” along with two additional videos of your choosing, to see how friends can help each other to stay safe online. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting )
4. As an individual or with your patrol, use the EDGE method and mini lessons to teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop or another patrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material and information you have researched. Each member of the patrol must have a role and present part of the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting )
5. Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices, such as phones and games, at your meetings and other Scouting events.
Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 9-12
1. Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge. (BSA Cyber Chip green card)
2. DO THIS AT HOME Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.
3. DO THIS AT HOME Discuss with your parents the benefits and potential dangers teenagers might experience when using social media. Give examples of each.
4. DO THIS AT HOME Watch three “Real-Life Story” videos to learn the impact on teens. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)
5. As an individual or patrol, use the EDGE method and the Student Project Kit to teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop or another patrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material and information you have researched. Each member of the patrol must have a role and present part of the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)
6. Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices such as phones and games at your meetings and other Scouting events.
Here is a copy of the workbook that can be downloaded and used for this requirement.