2020-2021 Digital Citizenship Week Lessons
Find your grade level below & click to be taken to the corresponding lesson plans.
Secondary
Discussions
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade*
7th Grade*
8th Grade*
9th Grade*
10th Grade*
11th Grade*
12th Grade*
* = Secondary teachers may choose to use the classroom discussions linked below instead of the lesson plans linked above.
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
Kindergarten
Media Balance Is Important How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities? | |
Pause for People How do you say goodbye to technology when you don’t want to? | |
Safety in My Online Neighborhood How do you go places safely online? | |
Introductory Song
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
1st Grade
Pause & Think Online How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online? | |
How Technology Makes You Feel Why is it important to listen to your feelings when using technology? | |
Internet Traffic Light How do you stay safe when visiting a website or app? | |
Introductory Song
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
2nd Grade
We the Digital Citizens How can we be good digital citizens? | |
Device-Free Moments Why is it important that we have device free moments in our lives? | |
That’s Private What kinds of information should I keep to myself when I use the internet? | |
Digital Trails What information is OK to have in your digital footprint? | |
Introductory Song
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
2nd Grade
Who Is In Your Online Community? How are we all part of an online community? | |
Putting a STOP to Online Meanness What should you do if someone is mean to you online? | |
Let’s Give Credit! �How can you give credit for other people’s work? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
3rd Grade
Your Rings of Responsibility How do digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and their world? | |
Password Power-Up How can a strong password protect your privacy? | |
This is Me How does what I post online affect my identity? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
3rd Grade
Our Digital Citizenship Pledge What makes a strong online community | |
The Power of Words What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet? | |
Is Seeing Believing? �Why do people alter digital photos and videos? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
4th Grade
My Media Choices What makes a healthy media choice? | |
Private and Personal Information What information about you is OK to share online? | |
Our Online Tracks How does our online activity affect the digital footprints of ourselves and others? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
4th Grade
Keeping Games Fun and Friendly How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same? | |
Be A Super Digital Citizen How can we be upstanders when we see cyberbullying? | |
A Creator’s Rights and Responsibilities �What rights and responsibilities do you have as a creator? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
5th Grade
Find My Media Balance What does media balance mean for me? | |
You Won’t Believe This! What is clickbait and how can you avoid it? | |
Beyond Gender Stereotypes How do gender stereotypes shape our experiences online? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
5th Grade
Digital Friendships How do you keep online friendships safe? | |
It Is Cyberbullying? What is cyberbullying and what can you do to stop it? | |
Reading News Online �What are the important parts of an online news article? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
6th Grade
Finding Balance in a Digital World How do we balance digital media in our lives? | |
Don’t Feed the Phish How can you protect yourself from phishing? | |
Who Are You Online? What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
6th Grade
Chatting Safely Online How do you chat safely with people you meet online? | |
Digital Drama Unplugged How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn’t go too far? | |
Finding Credible News �How do we find credible information on the internet? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
7th Grade
My Media Use: A Personal Challenge What is your strategy for finding media balance? | |
Big, Big Data How do companies collect and use data about you? | |
The Power of Digital Footprints What is a digital footprint, and what does it convey? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
7th Grade
My Social Media Life How does social media affect our relationships? | |
Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs? | |
The Four Factors of Fair Use �What rights to fair use do you have as a creator? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
8th Grade
Digital Media and Your Brain How does digital media try to hook you, and what can you do about it? | |
Be Aware of What You Share How can you protect privacy when you’re online? | |
Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities How does using social media affect our digital footprint? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
8th Grade
Sexting and Relationships What are the risks and potential consequences of sexting? | |
Responding to Online Hate Speech How should you respond to online hate speech? | |
This Just In! �How should we react to breaking news? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
9th Grade
My Digital Life is Like... What is the role of digital media in our lives? | |
The Big Data Dilemma What are the benefits and drawbacks of online tracking? | |
Protecting Online Reputations How can you respect the privacy of others online? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
9th Grade
Chatting and Red Flags How can you tell if an online relationship is risky? | |
What You Send In “That Moment When..." How can we react with empathy and positivity when we’re online? | |
Hoaxes and Fakes � How can you avoid being fooled by fake videos and other information online? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
10th Grade
Social Media and How You Feel How can you use social media in a way that feels positive and healthy? | |
Risk Check for New Tech What privacy risks do new technology present, and how do we decide if they’re worth it? | |
Curated Lives How can I create a social media presence that represents the real me? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
10th Grade
Rewarding Relationships How can I make sure my relationships are positive and healthy? | |
Countering Hate Speech Online How can we counter online hate speech and xenophobia? | |
Challenging Confirmation Bias � How can we challenge our own confirmation bias? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
11th Grade
Can Media Be Addictive? Are we addicted to our devices, and, if so, are companies to blame? | |
How Young Is Too Young for Social Media? At what age should people be allowed to use social media? | |
Who’s Looking at Your Digital Footprint? How can information you post online affect your future opportunities? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
11th Grade
Connecting with Digital Audiences How can we use code-switching to enhance our communication with online audiences? | |
Online Disinhibition and Cyberbullying How does online disinhibition sometimes lead to cyberbullying? | |
Clicks for Cash � How does internet advertising contribute to the spread of misinformation? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
12th Grade
The Health Effects of Screen Time Can screen time be bad for us? | |
Debating the Privacy Line Should the government have access to all your social media and cellphone data? | |
The Change You Want to See How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose? | |
Media Balance & Well Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Secondary
Discussions
Option
2021 Digital Citizenship Week
Lesson Plans
12th Grade
We Are Civil Communicators How can we communicate with civility online? | |
Should Online Hate Speech Be Censored? Should online hate speech be censored? | |
Filter Bubble Trouble How can filter bubbles limit the information we’re exposed to? | |
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
Secondary
Discussions
Option