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Updated lessons available!Private and Personal Information
What information about you is OK to share online?
Grade
4Objectives
- Identify the reasons why people share information about themselves online.
- Explain the difference between private and personal information.
- Explain why it is risky to share private information online.
Vocabulary Show definitions
hardwired .
personal information .
private information .
register (online)
hardwired – something you are born with
personal information – facts and details about you that tell who you are, like your full name, home address, birthday, and passwords
private information – information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address)
register (online) – to enter your information in order to sign up and get access to a website or app
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This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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