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Digital Privacy Rights Workshop

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Lesson Plan

Digital Privacy Rights Workshop

Create a digital privacy right

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of digital privacy and data protection by researching and preparing to create a constitutional right. This lesson is important as it empowers students to understand their digital rights and responsibilities, fostering critical thinking and collaboration skills.

Audience

6-8th grade students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Research Worksheet, Pens and Paper, and Internet Access

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief introduction to digital privacy and its importance in today's world.
  • Explain the objective: to create a constitutional right about digital privacy and data protection.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about digital privacy.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to digital privacy.

Step 3

Research Activity

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and provide them with the research worksheet.
  • Allow students to use internet resources to research existing digital privacy laws and rights.
  • Encourage collaboration and discussion within groups.

Step 4

Group Presentation

5 minutes

  • Each group presents their findings and ideas for a new digital privacy right.
  • Encourage feedback and questions from peers.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize key points from the presentations.
  • Discuss the importance of digital privacy rights and how students can advocate for them.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Digital Privacy

Engage students in a discussion about digital privacy and data protection.

What does digital privacy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about their online activities and how they protect their personal information.







Why is digital privacy important in today's world?

Discuss the implications of data breaches and the importance of protecting personal information.







What are some existing laws or rights related to digital privacy?

Guide students to think about laws like GDPR or CCPA and their impact on digital privacy.







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Worksheet

Research Worksheet on Digital Privacy

A worksheet to guide students in researching digital privacy laws and rights.

List three existing digital privacy laws or rights you found in your research.

Consider laws like GDPR, CCPA, or others relevant to your region.







What are the key features of these laws or rights?

Look for aspects like data protection, user consent, and transparency.







Propose a new digital privacy right that you think should be included in a constitution.

Think about current gaps in digital privacy protection and how they could be addressed.







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