Learn the basics of engaging with internet technology, as well as its history. Learn how to be safe on the internet and to use the internet in a powerful way that makes a difference for Jesus.
Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for RANGER Spiritual Discovery which require a discussion of the World Wide Web in line with Requirements #5 and #8 of this Honor.
2. Define the following terms and give examples of each:
a. Webmail / POP3 / IMAP mail
b. Web browser
c. IRC/IM (Instant Messenger) client
d. Streaming Media
e. Search Engine & Search Directories
f. Antivirus software
g. Firewall
3. Complete one of the following:
a. Write a brief 250-300 word history of the Internet.
b. Present a 2-3 minute talk concerning the history of the internet. Regardless of the option chosen, include date/events surrounding its origin, the major landmark events, the birth and growth of web browsers (such as Mosaic, Netscape, Internet Explorer), and what it is doing today. Remember, this is not a history of computers, but rather a brief history of the Internet. You should list at least 2 online resources from which you found information relevant to your report.
4. Why is antivirus software important? Include in your answer:
a. What are some ways you can receive viruses via the Internet?
b. How is having up-to-date antivirus software important for keeping your computer files safe?
c. How can not being protected lead to sharing the virus with other family and friends?
d. What harm can a virus do to your computer or to other people’s computers?
5. In what ways do content filters(programs like Net Nanny™ or AOL Parental Control) protect your family? With your family, develop & sign a Covenant of Family Internet Usage including the following elements:
a. Never reveal personal information.
b. Remember that people may not be who they say they are.
c. Never meet an online friend in the flesh for the first time without a parent present.
d. Never respond to flames.
e. Stop immediately if you see or read anything that upsets you
f. Time each member of the family may spend on the internet per week. Set boundaries that encourage time for family, homework, and other necessary family activities.
g. Types of websites that are acceptable/unacceptable to view. What are the principles that your family will use to determine what are acceptable? Base these principles on the Bible.
6. Show your ability to navigate your way around the internet by demonstrating the following:
a. Visit at least 3 different websites (distinct domain names). Print out the front page of each site for your instructor.
b. Demonstrate your ability to use a search engine to find an online Bible website. Go to the website, look up at least 3 different Bible memory texts in 3 different versions, and print your results for your instructor.
c. Find 3 websites that talk about the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Print out the front page of each site for your instructor.
d. Download a compressed file from the internet (tar, zip, etc.) to your hard drive and uncompress it and operate the program or file.
7. Demonstrate your ability to use email by demonstrating the following (If necessary, create an email account, with a distinct username and password):
a. Create and send email
b. Receive and download email
c. Download/view an attachment
d. Know 5 principles of operating email safely
8. Memorize Philippians 4:8. How does this Bible text guide a Christian’s use of the internet?
1. Define the following terms in your own words:
a. Internet
b. Intranet
c. World Wide Web (WWW)
d. Cloud Storage
e. Social Media
f. Website
g. Domain Name & Homepage
h. Email
i. AI Chatbot
j. Computer Virus
k. Cybersecurity
2. Define the following terms and give examples of each:
a. Web browser
b. Messaging Apps/Platforms
c. Streaming Media
d. Search Engine
e. Firewall
f. VPN
3. Complete one of the following on the history of the internet:
a. Write a brief 250 to 300-word report.
b. Give a two to three-minute oral presentation.
c. Create a two to three-minute video or media presentation.
Regardless of the option chosen, include key events like ARPANET, the invention of the WWW, the rise of browsers (e.g. Mosaic, Netscape, Edge/IE, Chrome/Safari), mobile internet, and current trends such as social media, cloud services, AI, and cybersecurity. This is not a history of computers, but rather a brief history of the internet. List two or more reputable online sources you used.
4. Explain why being safe and responsible online (cybersecurity) is important, especially for Christians. In your response, include:
a. What are common dangers online today? Describe at least three ways devices can be harmed or tricked.
b. Why is it important to keep your devices protected and updated?
c. What kinds of harm can come from online viruses or scams?
d. How can your online choices affect other people?
e. What does the Bible say about being wise and careful in today’s world?
5. With your family, create and sign a “Family Internet Usage Covenant” that includes these Bible-based principles for internet use:
*** Never reveal private information (e.g., full name, location, school, passwords).
People online may not be who they say they are. Be cautious.
Never meet someone in person that you first met online without a parent/guardian present.
Ignore and report cyberbullying.
Immediately tell a trusted adult if you see anything that makes you uncomfortable.
Set healthy time limits for screens and online activity.
Decide what kinds of content are appropriate/inappropriate, using Biblical principles such as Philippians 4:8.**
6. Show you can responsibly use the internet by demonstrating the following:
a. Visit at least three different websites with different domain names (.org, .edu, .com, etc.). Take a screenshot or print the homepage.
b. Use a search engine to find an online Bible website (e.g., BibleGateway, BlueLetterBible). Look up three verses in three versions and share the results (screenshot or print).
c. Find and describe (or print) three current websites related to the Seventh-day Adventist Church (e.g., NAD, GC, ADRA, Adventist.org).
d. Download a safe compressed file (.zip or .tar), extract it, and use the file or program. Ask permission first and do this with an adult if unsure.
e. Search the internet to find answers not already present in the honors of the Pathfinder Wiki. Consider adding the results of your research to the Wiki.
7. Demonstrate your ability to use email appropriately and safely (if necessary, create an email account, with a distinct username and password):
a. Send an email to someone with a greeting and brief message.
b. Receive a reply and respond.
c. Download or view a safe attachment (e.g., a photo, a PDF).
d. List five safety principles for using email.
8. Memorize Philippians 4:8. Reflect on how this verse helps guide a Christian’s thoughts, choices, and behavior online. Write or share a short paragraph or drawing showing how it applies to internet use today.
Like many of the technological honors, the Internet honor design can become outdated quickly. The previous design had a cable looping around the acronym “HTTP”, which stands for “Hypertext Transfer Protocol”. The internet is mostly accessed by wireless nowadays and so the cable was eliminated from the design. An “S” was added after HTTP, which signifies “secure”, as most websites now have extensive security protocols.
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