Digital Citizens: Online Safety

Jenny Kaplan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizens: Online Safety

Understand online safety practices

In this lesson, students will explore key aspects of internet safety, including privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints. Through discussions and activities, they will learn how to protect themselves online and understand the impact of their digital actions. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand online safety practices

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios, and Materials for Poster Creation (paper, markers, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction to Online Safety

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students already know about online safety.
Introduce the key topics: privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.
Explain the importance of being a responsible digital citizen.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about online safety.
Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts on privacy and cyberbullying.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the 'Online Safety Scenarios' worksheet.
Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the scenarios.
Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting key safety practices.

Step 4

Digital Safety Poster Creation

10 mins

Provide materials for students to create a digital safety poster.
Instruct students to include tips and strategies for staying safe online.
Allow students to be creative and express their understanding visually.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Have students present their posters to the class.
Reflect on what they learned and how they can apply these practices in their daily online interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Online Safety

A set of questions to guide a discussion on online safety, focusing on privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.

What does privacy mean to you in the context of the internet?

Discuss how personal information is shared online and the importance of keeping certain information private.

Have you or someone you know experienced cyberbullying? How did it affect you?

Encourage students to share experiences and discuss the emotional impact of cyberbullying.

What is a digital footprint and why is it important?

Explain how online actions leave a trace and the long-term implications of a digital footprint.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios

A worksheet with scenarios to help students think critically about online safety situations.

You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What should you do?

Consider privacy settings and verifying the person's identity.

You see a classmate being bullied online. How can you help?

Think about reporting the behavior and supporting the victim.

You want to post a picture from a party online. What should you consider before posting?

Reflect on privacy, consent, and the potential impact on your digital footprint.