Disney's Surf Swell Island

Type of Resource: Small Learning Object, Online Activities
Free or Fee: Free
Computer Needs: Acrobat PDF
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Recommendation:

While the site is clearly Disney with Mickey and Donald Duck involved in the animation, the content is important and the format will appeal to most children. This is a useful site to visit as children are introduced to the internet to keep them aware of their privacy and safety. Adults will find useful information here, too, to help children stay safe.

Description:

Surf Swell Island is one component of Disney's Kids Island, which contains games, activities and show information for Disney's many venues. "The Surf Swell Island site is a quiz-driven adventure game. Here we present Internet safety material in a series of three games, each featuring a classic Disney character and focusing on an area of concern: privacy, viruses, or netiquette (guidelines for behavior on the Internet). A mini-quiz follows each of the three games, reinforcing what was presented. The exciting Challenge of Doom mega-quiz brings together the content from the first three games. Answering correctly gives children access to a collection of fun Surf Swell-themed activities located in the password-protected Treasure Palace."

Possible uses:

Older students can play this game independently or in partners/small groups. Younger students can do the games as a whole class experience. Teachers and parents can find a glossary of terms and helpful tips for student internet use that can be printed.

Related Resources:

K-3, 4-5

Technology : Computer Use
Technology : Internet Safety

Small Learning Object, Online Activities

Acrobat PDF