Kids share a lot of information whenever they go online -- sometimes on purpose, sometimes not. But do they understand that online privacy isn't just what they say and post? Help your students learn about their digital footprints and the steps they can take to shape what others find and see about them.
Key Vocabulary: cookies · opt out · privacy · privacy policy · privacy settings · terms of service Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.8.1,L.8.2,L.8.2c,L.8.3,L.8.4,L.8.6,RI.8.1,RI.8.2,RI.8.4,RI.8.10,SL.8.1,SL.8.1a,SL.8.1b,SL.8.1c,SL.8.1d,SL.8.2,SL.8.3,SL.8.4,SL.8.6,W.8.4,W.8.10
CASEL
1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,3a,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.1,I.A.2,I.B.1,I.B.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.A.1,II.A.2,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,II.D.3,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.1,III.C.2,III.D.1,III.D.2,IV.B.2,IV.B.4,V.A.2,V.A.3,V.C.1,V.C.3,V.D.1,V.D.2,VI.A.1,VI.A.2,VI.A.3,VI.D.1,VI.D.2,VI.D.3
ISTE
2a,2b,2d
Lesson Plan
Warm Up: Private Minds
10 mins.Explore: Just for You
10 mins.Analyze: Protecting Your Privacy
20 mins.
Extension Activity:
Provide students with a link to a privacy policy, such as those for Snapchat or Fortnite, and have them complete a Scavenger Hunt to find specific information such as:
- what data the app or website collects
- what data is collected from third parties
- what data is shared with third parties
- how long user data is stored
Wrap Up: Take Action
10 mins.Additional Resources
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Lesson last updated: August 2019
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