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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

My Media Use: A Personal Challenge

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Most of us use a lot of digital media in our daily lives -- even when we don't realize it! Having a balance between online and offline time is important, but healthy media balance might look different for everyone. Help students create a personalized plan for…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

7

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Power of Digital Footprints

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Our digital footprints can impact our future. What others find about us online shapes how they see us or feel about us.  Help your students learn about their digital footprint and the steps they can take to shape what others find and see about them online.

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

7

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

My Social Media Life

Posted on by Eisha Buch

For most middle schoolers, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help students navigate the different feelings they may already be…

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

7

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

When cyberbullying happens, everyone involved brings their own perspective to the situation. Help students learn about the importance of empathy, how to consider others' feelings, and how to be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs.

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

7

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Four Factors of Fair Use

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Kids can be voracious consumers -- and creators -- of media, and it's easier than ever for them to find and share digital content online. But do middle schoolers know about concepts like fair use, copyright, and public domain? Give students a framework they can…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

7

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5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media

Posted on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:00 by Kelly Mendoza

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Subjects

discussion, reading fluency, reading, reading comprehension, speaking, text analysis, using supporting evidence, writing, writing clearly, citizenship, civic engagement, social justice, cultural understanding, global awareness, power structures, the economy, acting, design, radio and podcasting, drawing, film, music theory, music, painting, photography, rhythm, script writing, sculpture, singing, theater, cultural understanding

Grades

K–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Beyond Gender Stereotypes

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Kids encounter all kinds of stereotypes in the media. But are kids always aware of what they're seeing? Help your students think critically about how gender stereotypes can affect the ways they view themselves and others.

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

5

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Digital Friendships

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Kids make friends everywhere they go -- including online. But are all of these friendships the same? How can kids start online friendships and also learn ways to stay safe? Help your students understand both the benefits and the risks of online-only friendships.

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

5

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Is It Cyberbullying?

Posted on by Kelly Mendoza

Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? Help your students learn what is -- and what isn't -- cyberbullying, and give them the tools they'll need to combat the problem.

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

5

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Reading News Online

Posted on by Kelly Mendoza

Kids find and read news in lots of different ways. But studies show they're not very good at interpreting what they see. How can we help them get better? Teaching your students about the structure of online news articles is an important place to start.

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

5

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

My Media Choices

Posted on by Jeff Knutson

We all make choices every day about the media we consume and create. But do kids understand what makes a media choice healthy or not? Hint: It's about more than just screen time. Use the activities in this lesson to give kids a framework for making informed…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Private and Personal Information

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

It's in our students' nature to share and connect with others. But sharing online comes with some risks. How can we help kids build strong, positive, and safe relationships online? Help your students learn the difference between what's personal and…

Topics

Privacy & Security

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Our Online Tracks

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Your digital footprint can affect your online reputation for a long time. But kids don't always realize that digital footprints aren't just a personal matter. Show your students how they can contribute to a positive digital reputation, both for themselves and…

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Keeping Games Fun and Friendly

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your students how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Be a Super Digital Citizen

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Online tools are empowering for kids, and they also come with big responsibilities. But do kids always know what to do when they encounter cyberbullying? Show your students appropriate ways to take action and resolve conflicts, from being upstanders to helping…

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

4