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2020-2021 Digital Citizenship Week Lessons

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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