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What is Genius Hour? - Introduction to Genius Hour in the Classroom

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In many ways the internet is more safe today than it was in it's infancy. Search engines are better at screening out websites that are harmful to children and teens when you activate their filtering features. There are also many search engines in existence that are specifically devoted to providing safe search for kids with a higher level of filtering.

While there are more tools available and a greater awareness about online safety, the internet continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This poses new challenges that need to be addressed. By no means is this a time to ease up on educating kids and keeping the lines of communication open in regards to safe internet use.

Parents and educators need to be vigilant in striving for the utmost in internet security for their kids, whether it be at home or in school. This is especially true regarding younger children who are not even aware of the dangers. It's important to keep on top of new trends that may pose a risk. While kids search engines make the internet more safe, social media sites now pose a danger that was not even an issue a few years ago.
For the utmost in online safety for kids, it takes a combination of filtering tools, parental control software and maintaining an open dialogue about topics such as proper rules of social media. Predators are online and unsuspecting children can be tricked into giving out personal information.
Please be advised that no safe search engine should replace the supervision of a parent or teacher when it comes to children browsing the internet. Bookmarking a kids search engine like ours for regular use is only the beginning to creating a safe environment online for children of all ages.

We also need to be reminded that the internet is now accessible on multiple devices and from many locations away from the watchful eyes of parents and guardians.

Google SafeSearch is automatically activated using our search tool. Apart form the web filtering tool at the top of this page, SafeSearch can also be implemented on any browser as shown below.
Kids Search Engines vs Parental Control Software
A kids search engine like ours will filter results to keep kids from landing on bad websites. However, we do not stop a child from leaving our site and conducting a search from a search engine that may not have proper filtering. As shown in the videos above, you can activate proper filtering from within your browser, but you can't block access to harmful websites if a child is determined to seek them out. This can only be done with internet filtering software with parental controls.

With parental control software, even if a child clicks through to a website that has illicit or explicit content, the software program will instantly block access.

The level of blocking can be set according to the age of the child. Additional features include the ability to limit the time of day internet access will be allowed, as well as the number of hours per day.
Celebrate 'Safer Internet Day' for Greater Awareness
Education is key to online safey for kids. Safer Internet Day is an annual event that takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd week of the 2nd month. The date will change from year to year, but it's always on a Tuesday. The theme also changes each year to focus on specific topics that are relevant to online safety.

While the focus of Safer Internet Day is designed to protect kids online, it is good advice for anyone surfing the web, including the importance of being aware of malware which ultimately can make your computer vulnerable to unsafe material.

Of course, a safer internet for kids all year long is important using kids search engines that lock safe search on your computer. Safe Internet Day is an additional way to draw attention to this issue. It raises positive awareness to spread the word about how young people can use the internet safely and securely throughout the year. This includes respecting each other online.

Locking Google SafeSearch using your Google Account

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Random Fun Facts

Clothes dried outside smell better because of a process called photolysis (sunlight breaks down compounds that cause odor).

A lions feed once every 3 to 4 days.

Cows can walk up stairs but not down them..

It is illegal in the United Kingdom to handle salmon in suspicious circumstances..

The Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs.

A dragonfly can fly at 40kph (25mph).

Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the worlds freshwater..

The Eiffel Tower is repainted every 7 years.

Kangaroos can not walk backwards..

Shakespeare invented the words 'assassination' and 'bump'.

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Keep Safe Online by Taking The "KidzSearch Safety Pledge"

1.) I will never give out any personal information that can identify me online unless my parents say it is okay. Things like passwords, links to social media sites, cell phone or home number, current location, full name, credit card number, social security number, school name, and home address must never be given out. Other things, like your birthday or age are okay in certain cases, but it is best to keep that private.

2.) I will never post any personal information about another person unless my parents approve it. This includes giving passwords to your friend.

3.) I will never post any pictures or videos of myself or others without getting approval from my parents.

4.) I will never sign up for any online service without first checking with my parents or a person I trust.

5.) I will never ever meet in person with someone I met online. If your parents say it is okay, have them go with you and meet in a public place.

6.) I will immediately tell my parents about anything that made me feel uncomfortable while online.

7.) I will never download or install any computer software or apps without checking with a trusted adult.

8.) I will talk with my parents about how much time I can spend online and what websites or tools I can use. I will not allow the internet to interfere with doing homework or house chores, exercising/sports, or other important activities.

9.) I will be very careful texting or playing online games while outside to avoid possibly hurting myself or others. I will make sure to stay focused on what is around me, such as looking out for cars or bikes, or wandering into unfamiliar areas.

10.) I will always be polite and respectful of others and never post anything hurtful online, or do or say anything that I would not want to be said about myself.

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KidzSearch - Family-friendly safe search engine for kids. We are the leading search engine used by schools around the world since 2005. Results are always Strict Filtered. Nothing to install. Free public service.

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Fact Monster - A Trusted Reference Site for Kids

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Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education, and health.

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Kiddle is a safe search engine, offering a safe web, image, and video search. Results are vetted by editors.

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KidRex - Kid Safe Search Engine - Now powered by Alarms.org

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Official Site. Fun and Safe Search for Kids, by Kids. Google Custom Search.

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Skype, email, or write to an expert in the area you are researching.

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Contact a local company that can give you samples or give us a virtual tour of their business.

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Use Skype to talk with an expert.

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Find a virtual reality program that teaches about your Genius project.

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Bring supplies and show others how to make what you studied in your Genius project.

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Show Us about your project by creating and original piece of art.

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Bring in an animal that you studied while working on your project

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Get creative and build something to show us your genius project.

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Create a display showing us what you learned about your genius question.

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Click on the picture to see great ways to present your project.