Lesson Plan
Safe Online Friendships Lesson Plan
Students will learn to evaluate online friend requests, recognize risks of sharing personal information, and apply safety strategies before connecting with others digitally.
As students increasingly interact online, understanding how to protect personal data and assess digital relationships reduces vulnerability to scams, cyberbullying, and privacy breaches.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Commitment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Think Before You Click
Why Online Safety Matters
Adjusting Your Privacy Settings
Scenario Analysis
Reflect & Plan
Commitment & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
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