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Digital Citizenship Lessons for Grades 9-12

Interactive Lessons and activities for students in grades 9-12!

Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Browse lessons by grade and topic below. 

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Digital Citizenship & Literacy
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Lesson 2
The Big Data Dilemma
What are the benefits and drawbacks of online tracking?
Grade
9
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Article Dilemma Discussion Quiz Video
Lesson 3
Protecting Online Reputations
How can you respect the privacy of others online?
Grade
9
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Quiz Video
Lesson 6
Hoaxes and Fakes
How can you avoid being fooled by fake videos and other information online?
Grade
9
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Article Quiz Video
Lesson 2
Risk Check for New Tech
What privacy risks do new technologies present, and how do we decide if they're worth it?
Grade
10
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Quiz
Lesson 3
Curated Lives
How can I create a social media presence that represents the real me?
Grade
10
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Article Media Creation Quiz Video
Lesson 6
Challenging Confirmation Bias
How can we challenge our own confirmation bias?
Grade
10
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Article Quiz Video
Lesson 2
How Young Is Too Young for Social Media?
At what age should people be allowed to use social media?
Grade
11
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Article Dilemma Discussion Quiz Video
Lesson 3
Who's Looking at Your Digital Footprint?
How can information you post online affect your future opportunities?
Grade
11
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Article Podcast Quiz Video
Lesson 6
Clicks for Cash
How does internet advertising contribute to the spread of disinformation?
Grade
11
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Quiz Video
Lesson 2
Debating the Privacy Line
Should the government have access to all your social media and cellphone data?
Grade
12
Time
55 mins.
Includes
Article Quiz Video
Lesson 3
The Change You Want to See
How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose?
Grade
12
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Article Quiz Video
Lesson 6
Filter Bubble Trouble
How can filter bubbles limit the information we're exposed to?
Grade
12
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Media Creation Quiz Video