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Navigating the Digital World

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Lesson Plan

Navigating the Digital World

Understand responsible digital behavior

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of digital citizenship, focusing on responsible online behavior, safety, etiquette, and privacy. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to navigate the digital world safely and respectfully, equipping them with the skills to protect themselves and interact positively online.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand responsible digital behavior

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students think digital citizenship means.
  • Highlight the importance of being responsible and safe online.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about online safety, etiquette, and privacy.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet on digital etiquette.
  • Have students work in pairs to complete the worksheet, discussing scenarios and appropriate responses.

Step 4

Quiz

10 mins

  • Administer the quiz on online safety to assess students' understanding.
  • Review the answers as a class, discussing any misconceptions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can apply what they've learned in their daily online interactions.
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Discussion

Digital Citizenship Discussion

A discussion to explore students' understanding of digital citizenship, focusing on online safety, etiquette, and privacy.

What does digital citizenship mean to you?

Encourage students to think about their online interactions and responsibilities.







Why is online safety important?

Discuss potential risks and how to mitigate them.







How can we show respect and etiquette online?

Explore examples of respectful online behavior.







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Worksheet

Digital Etiquette Worksheet

A worksheet to help students understand and apply digital etiquette in various online scenarios.

Describe a situation where you need to show digital etiquette.








What would you do if you saw someone being bullied online?

Think about steps to report and support.







List three ways to protect your privacy online.








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Quiz

Online Safety Quiz

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