Grade 2
We the Digital Citizens
How can we be good digital citizens?
Students explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful when traveling through the online world.
Key Vocabulary: digital citizen · pledge Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.2.1,L.2.6,SL.2.1,SL.2.1a,SL.2.1b,SL.2.1c,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,SL.2.4,SL.2.5,SL.2.6,W.2.2,W.2.4,W.2.10
CASEL
1e,2a,2c,2d,2e,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.C.4,I.D.1,I.D.3,I.D.4,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.A.3,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.2,III.D.1,V.C.3,VI.A.1,VI.A.2,VI.C.2,VI.D.1
ISTE
1d,2a,2b,2c,2d,3d,7c
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Lesson Plan
Watch: We, the Digital Citizens
5 mins.Explore: The Digital Citizenship Pledge
10 mins.Reflect: Pause & Think Moment
5 mins.
Extension Activity:
Have the class come up with a set of norms they will follow when they go online. Students can then create a pledge poster to show their commitment to being good digital citizens. The Group Pledge Student Handout in the Our Digital Citizenship Pledge lesson (3rd grade) can be a good reference.
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Lesson last updated: July 2020
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