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Navigating the Digital World Safely

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Lesson Plan

Navigating the Digital World Safely

Understand digital citizenship

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Through discussions and case studies, students will learn about privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves online and to be responsible digital citizens.

Audience

7th and 8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand digital citizenship

Materials

Discussion Guide, Case Study Worksheet, and Exit Ticket Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to digital citizenship and its importance.
  • Discuss the key topics: privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion on Privacy

15 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about online privacy.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Highlight the importance of protecting personal information online.

Step 3

Case Study Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the Case Study Worksheet to students.
  • Have students work in pairs to analyze the case studies related to cyberbullying and digital footprints.
  • Ask students to discuss their findings and solutions with the class.

Step 4

Conclusion and Exit Ticket

15 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Distribute the Exit Ticket Quiz to assess students' understanding.
  • Collect the quizzes and provide feedback.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on online privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.

What is online privacy and why is it important?

Discuss the concept of online privacy and its significance in protecting personal information.







How can cyberbullying affect individuals?

Explore the emotional and psychological impacts of cyberbullying on victims.







What is a digital footprint and how can it impact your future?

Discuss how online actions can leave a lasting impression and affect future opportunities.







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Worksheet

Case Study Worksheet

A worksheet with case studies for students to analyze issues related to cyberbullying and digital footprints.

Read the case study on cyberbullying. What actions could have been taken to prevent it?








Analyze the digital footprint case study. How could the individual have managed their online presence better?








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Quiz

Exit Ticket Quiz

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