Guardians of the Digital World

Erika Morris

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Guardians of the Digital World

Protecting Personal Information Online

In this lesson, students will learn how to protect their personal information online and understand the importance of privacy settings. Through discussions and activities, they will explore the potential dangers of sharing information on social media. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, fostering awareness and critical thinking about online privacy.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Protecting Personal Information Online

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios, Pens, and Whiteboard

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what personal information is and why it's important to protect it.
Ask students to share examples of personal information they think should be kept private.

Step 2

Discussion: Privacy Settings

15 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about privacy settings on social media platforms.
Discuss why privacy settings are important and how they can help protect personal information.

Step 3

Activity: Online Safety Scenarios

20 mins

Distribute the Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios.
Have students work in pairs to discuss and complete the scenarios, focusing on identifying risks and suggesting safe actions.
Circulate the room to provide guidance and support.

Step 4

Group Sharing

10 mins

Invite pairs to share their scenario solutions with the class.
Encourage students to discuss different perspectives and solutions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Emphasize the importance of being cautious and thoughtful about sharing personal information online.

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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on privacy settings and the importance of protecting personal information online.

What types of personal information should you keep private online?

Encourage students to think about information like full names, addresses, phone numbers, and passwords.

Why are privacy settings important on social media?

Discuss how privacy settings can control who sees your information and how it can protect you from strangers.

What could happen if you share too much personal information online?

Guide students to consider risks like identity theft, cyberbullying, and unwanted contact.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Online Safety Scenarios

This worksheet presents scenarios that students might encounter online, prompting them to think critically about how to protect their personal information.

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

Consider checking mutual friends or ignoring the request.

Scenario 2: A website asks for your full name and address to enter a contest. How should you respond?

Think about whether the information is necessary and if the site is trustworthy.

Scenario 3: You want to post a picture from your vacation. What should you consider before posting?

Reflect on privacy settings and who can see the post.