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Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Online World

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Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Online World

Understand online safety and respectful communication

This lesson covers the importance of online safety, digital footprints, and respectful online communication. Students will engage in discussions and scenario-based activities to understand the impact of their online actions. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand online safety and respectful communication

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of digital citizenship.
  • Explain the importance of online safety, digital footprints, and respectful communication.
  • Share the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion: Online Safety

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts on online safety.
  • Highlight key points about protecting personal information and recognizing online threats.

Step 3

Activity: Digital Footprints

15 mins

  • Distribute the scenario worksheet.
  • Have students work in pairs to analyze different scenarios related to digital footprints.
  • Discuss the outcomes of each scenario and the long-term impact of online actions.

Step 4

Discussion: Respectful Online Communication

10 mins

  • Lead a discussion on the importance of respectful communication online.
  • Use the provided questions to guide the conversation.
  • Emphasize the consequences of cyberbullying and the importance of empathy.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.
  • Collect the exit tickets and address any remaining questions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to facilitate conversations on online safety and respectful communication.

Why is it important to protect your personal information online?

Discuss the risks of sharing personal information and how it can be misused.







What are some signs of an online threat or scam?

Talk about common online threats like phishing, malware, and how to recognize them.







How can we ensure our communication online is respectful?

Discuss the impact of words, the importance of empathy, and the consequences of cyberbullying.







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Worksheet

Scenario Worksheet

Worksheet with scenarios for students to analyze the impact of digital footprints.

Scenario 1: You post a picture of a party where some people are behaving inappropriately. What could be the consequences?

Consider who might see the post and how it could affect those involved.







Scenario 2: You share a meme that you think is funny, but it offends some of your friends. What should you do?

Think about the impact of the meme and how to address the situation.







Scenario 3: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What steps should you take?

Consider the risks of accepting requests from strangers and how to verify their identity.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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