Digital Safety: Navigating the Online World

Naomi Gabovitch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Safety: Navigating the Online World

Understand basic online safety practices

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to safe practices for using the internet and social media. Students will learn about basic privacy settings, recognizing simple online threats, and protecting personal information. This lesson is important as it helps students begin to navigate the digital world safely, protecting their personal information and maintaining their online reputation.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Understand basic online safety practices

Materials

Simplified Discussion Questions, Simplified Worksheet on Online Safety, and Simplified Quiz on Digital Safety

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 mins

Start with a brief discussion about what students do online and their experiences.
Introduce the topic of digital safety and why it's important for everyone.

Step 2

Privacy Settings and Online Threats

10 mins

Show students how to check and update basic privacy settings on social media.
Explain common online threats like fake emails and messages using simple examples.

Step 3

Protecting Personal Information

10 mins

Discuss what personal information should be kept private online.
Have students practice safe online interactions through a quick role-play activity.

Step 4

Closure and Quick Assessment

5 mins

Review the main points of the lesson.
Give a short quiz to check students' understanding of digital safety basics.

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Discussion

Simplified Discussion Questions: Digital Safety

A set of simplified questions to help discuss digital safety and students' online experiences.

What do you like to do online?

Encourage students to talk about their favorite online activities, like games or social media.

Why should we be careful online?

Discuss simple reasons why it's important to be safe online, like avoiding scams or keeping information private.

Worksheet

Simplified Worksheet on Online Safety

This worksheet helps students learn basic online safety tips.

Name one thing you can do to make your social media safer.

Think about who can see your posts or how you can protect your account.

What would you do if you got a strange message asking for your password?

Consider what you should do to stay safe, like not replying or telling an adult.

Quiz

Simplified Quiz on Digital Safety