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Lesson

Caring for Our Devices

What are ways to take care of my device?

Grades

K–5

Time

20 mins.

Whether students are getting a device for the first time, or are seasoned digital citizens, it's always a good idea for them to have a little reminder on how to keep those devices safe and functioning.

This is one of four lessons in our "Device Advice" collection, helping students prepare to use tech for learning in the classroom.

Objectives:
  • Understand what it means to be responsible for something.

  • Identify ways to care for their device.

Vocabulary Show definitions
responsibility · care

responsibility – a duty you have to yourself or others
care – when you make sure something or someone is safe and well
Lesson video
Device Advice: How to Care for Your Device
Student Video
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Key Standards Supported

Lesson Plan

20 mins.

Watch: Showing Care

10 mins.

Reflect: Device Care Tips

10 mins.
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What You'll Need

In Class

  • Lesson Slides
  • Video: Device Advice: How to Care for Your Device
  • Device Care Tips
    Handout
    Teacher Version

For Families

  • Family Activity
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© Common Sense Media. Lessons are shareable with attribution for noncommercial use only. No remixing permitted. View detailed license information at creativecommons.org. Lesson last updated: May 2023

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