Digital Citizenship: Be Smart Online!

Jackie Zeidman

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship: Be Smart Online!

Understand responsible digital behavior

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of digital citizenship, emphasizing the importance of online safety, privacy, and respectful communication. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will learn how to navigate the digital world responsibly. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills needed to protect themselves and others online, fostering a safe and respectful digital environment.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand responsible digital behavior

Materials

Discussion Questions, Digital Citizenship Worksheet, and Quiz on Digital Citizenship

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students think digital citizenship means.
Explain the importance of being responsible online and introduce the key topics: online safety, privacy, and respectful communication.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about online behavior.
Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts on online safety and privacy.

Step 3

Activity: Digital Citizenship Worksheet

15 mins

Distribute the Digital Citizenship Worksheet to students.
Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet, focusing on scenarios related to online safety and privacy.

Step 4

Quiz: Digital Citizenship

10 mins

Administer the Quiz on Digital Citizenship to assess students' understanding of the lesson.
Review the answers as a class and discuss any misconceptions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply what they've learned to their online interactions.
Answer any remaining questions students may have.

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Discussion

Digital Citizenship Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding of digital citizenship, focusing on online safety, privacy, and respectful communication.

What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?

Encourage students to think about their online actions and how they affect others.

Why is online privacy important?

Discuss the potential risks of sharing personal information online.

How can we communicate respectfully online?

Explore examples of respectful and disrespectful online communication.

Worksheet

Digital Citizenship Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore scenarios related to online safety and privacy, encouraging them to think critically about their digital actions.

List three ways to protect your privacy online.

Think about settings, passwords, and personal information.

What would you do if you see someone being bullied online?

Consider steps to report and support.

Describe a situation where you communicated respectfully online.

Reflect on a positive interaction you've had.

Quiz

Quiz on Digital Citizenship