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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…

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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.

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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…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

A Creator's Rights and Responsibilities

Posted on by Kelly Mendoza

It's common for kids to use images they find online, for school projects or just for fun. But kids don't often understand which images are OK to use and which ones aren't. Help your students learn about the rights and responsibilities they have when it…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

4

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Your Rings of Responsibility

Posted on by Jeff Knutson

Teaching digital citizenship is all about helping kids think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions. Personal responsibility is important, but understanding their responsibilities to others can help kids unlock new ways to learn and…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Password Power-Up

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Stronger, more secure online passwords are a good idea for everyone. But how can we help kids create better passwords and actually remember them? Use the tips in this lesson to help kids make passwords that are both secure and memorable.

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Privacy & Security

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

This Is Me

Posted on by Jeff Knutson

From selfies to social media, many of us create unique online identities for ourselves, and our students are no different. But do kids always understand how others might perceive what they post? Help your students think critically about the online…

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Our Digital Citizenship Pledge

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Belonging to various communities is important for kids' development. But some online communities can be healthier than others. Show your students how they can strengthen both online and in-person communities by creating norms that everyone pledges to uphold.

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Power of Words

Posted on by Jeff Knutson

As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Is Seeing Believing?

Posted on by Eisha Buch

The web is full of photos, and even videos, that are digitally altered. And it's often hard to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. Help your students ask critical questions about why someone might alter a photo or video in the first place.

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

3

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

We, the Digital Citizens

Posted on by Eisha Buch

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.

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Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy & Security, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy

Grades

2

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Device-Free Moments

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are definitely times when it's best to keep devices away. Help students learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not -- and practice making family rules for device-free time at home.

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

2

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

That's Private!

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. By helping a Digital Citizen sign up for a new app, students learn about the kinds of information they should keep to themselves when they use the internet -- just as they would with a stranger in…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

2

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Digital Trails

Posted on by Eisha Buch

Does what you do online always stay online? Students learn that the information they share online leaves a digital footprint or "trail." Depending on how they manage it, this trail can be big or small, and harmful or helpful. Students compare different trails…

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

2

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Who Is in Your Online Community?

Posted on by Eisha Buch

We are all connected on the internet! By learning the Rings of Responsibility, students explore how the internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help your students think critically about the different ways they connect with…

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

2