Some aspects of teaching schoolchildren in grades 7–9 safe behavior In social networks

The article is devoted to the main issues of safe behavior of schoolchildren of grades 7–9 in social networks. The relevance of teaching schoolchildren about safe behavior in social networks is substantiated. The description of the extracurricular activity course for basic school students “Your personal safety in social networks” is proposed, aimed at forming safe behavior in the social network among schoolchildren. The content is presented and examples of practical tasks are given that a teacher can use when organizing classes with students, both during regular and after-school hours. Issues such as: protection of a profile on a social network; content posted on the network; media literacy; network etiquette and communication; bullying and cyberbullying; fraud; protection of one’s rights and mental health support are disclosed. The research task “The dangers that lie in wait for us on social networks” is considered in detail.