Digital Privacy Quest

Kennon Landis

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Privacy Quest

Empower students in digital rights

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of digital privacy and rights through an engaging game-based activity. They will learn how to protect themselves online and advocate for better digital rights. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, fostering a sense of empowerment and advocacy.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Cards for Game, Discussion Questions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly introduce the topic of digital privacy and rights.
Explain the importance of understanding digital privacy in today's world.
Outline the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Game-Based Activity

25 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute the printable cards for the game.
Explain the rules: Each card presents a digital privacy scenario. Students must decide the best course of action.
Encourage students to discuss within their groups and make decisions collaboratively.
Circulate the room to provide guidance and support.

Step 3

Four Corners Discussion

10 mins

Pose a question related to digital privacy and assign each corner of the room a different response (e.g., strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree).
Ask students to move to the corner that represents their opinion.
Facilitate a discussion in each corner, encouraging students to share their reasoning.
Bring the class back together to summarize the key points from each group.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.
Collect the exit tickets to assess understanding and gather feedback on the lesson.

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Worksheet

Printable Cards for Digital Privacy Game

These cards are used for the game-based activity, each presenting a digital privacy scenario for students to discuss and decide on the best course of action.

Scenario 1: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What do you do?

Scenario 2: A website asks for your personal information to access a free service. How do you respond?

Scenario 3: You notice a classmate sharing their password with others. What advice would you give them?

Scenario 4: You find a smartphone on the ground. What steps should you take?

Discussion

Digital Privacy Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on their learning and share personal insights about digital privacy and rights.

Why is digital privacy important?

Discuss the potential risks of not protecting personal information online.

How can you protect your digital privacy?

Encourage students to think about practical steps they can take, such as using strong passwords and being cautious about sharing information.

What rights do you think you should have online?

Explore the concept of digital rights and how they relate to privacy and freedom of expression.

Quiz

Digital Privacy Exit Ticket