Navigating the Digital World Safely

Amy Stone

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Navigating the Digital World Safely

Online safety and responsible behavior

This lesson on digital citizenship aims to teach 7th grade students how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Through engaging scenarios and discussions, students will learn about the importance of online safety and the impact of their digital actions. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to protect themselves and others in an increasingly digital world.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Online safety and responsible behavior

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Cards, Worksheet on Online Safety, Online Safety Video, and Interactive Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what digital citizenship means.
Ask students to share their experiences with online interactions.

Step 2

Video Analysis

10 mins

Watch the Online Safety Video featuring Tim and Moby.
Discuss the five key rules presented in the video: keeping your identity a secret, being careful with strangers, telling someone if you feel uncomfortable, protecting your passwords, and being respectful online.

Step 3

Scenario Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute scenario cards to each group.
Have students discuss the scenarios and decide on the best course of action.

Step 4

Class Discussion

10 mins

Reconvene as a class and discuss each scenario.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and solutions.
Highlight key points about online safety and responsible behavior.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Hand out the worksheet on online safety.
Allow students to complete the worksheet individually.
Discuss answers as a class.

Step 6

Interactive Quiz

5 mins

Conduct an interactive quiz to assess students' understanding of online safety.
Use an online platform to make the quiz engaging and fun.
Review the answers and clarify any misconceptions.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these principles in their daily online interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the class discussion on digital citizenship and online safety.

What does digital citizenship mean to you?

Encourage students to think about their online presence and interactions.

Why is online safety important?

Discuss the potential risks and how to mitigate them.

How can we be responsible digital citizens?

Explore actions and behaviors that promote a safe online environment.

Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Printable cards with different online scenarios for group discussion.

You receive a friend request from someone you don't know.

A classmate shares a mean comment about another student online.

You find a website that asks for personal information to access content.

A friend sends you a link to a suspicious-looking website.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Online Safety

A worksheet to reinforce the concepts of online safety and responsible behavior.

List three ways to protect your personal information online.

Think about privacy settings and sharing information.

What should you do if you encounter cyberbullying?

Consider steps to report and support.

Why is it important to verify information before sharing it online?

Think about the impact of misinformation.

Quiz

Interactive Quiz on Online Safety