Safety First: Navigating the Digital World

Candace Minor-Chism

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Safety First: Navigating the Digital World

Understand online safety and digital citizenship

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of online safety and digital citizenship. They will learn the importance of protecting personal information and respecting others in the digital space. Through a group activity, students will create a digital safety guide, fostering collaboration and reinforcing the lesson's key points. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand online safety and digital citizenship

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Digital Safety Guide, Quiz: Online Safety, Answer Key: Online Safety Quiz, and Video: Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online

Step 1

Introduction

15 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about online safety and digital citizenship.
Show the video Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online to provide visual and practical tips on online safety.
Highlight the importance of protecting personal information and respecting others online.

Step 2

Group Activity: Create a Digital Safety Guide

25 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a worksheet to create a digital safety guide.
Encourage creativity and collaboration as they outline key safety tips and guidelines.
Ask students to include real-life examples, such as a scenario where someone shared too much information on social media and faced consequences.

Step 3

Discussion: Online Safety and Respect

15 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about online safety and respecting others.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Discuss real-life examples, such as news stories about cyberbullying or data breaches, to illustrate the importance of online safety.

Step 4

Closure and Quiz

10 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of online safety concepts.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Online Safety

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on online safety and digital citizenship.

What are some examples of personal information you should never share online?

Guide students to think about sensitive information like addresses, phone numbers, and passwords.

Why is it important to respect others online?

Discuss the impact of online behavior on others and the importance of empathy and respect.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Digital Safety Guide

A worksheet for students to collaboratively create a digital safety guide.

List three key tips for staying safe online.

Think about privacy settings, strong passwords, and being cautious with sharing information.

Describe a scenario where respecting others online is important.

Consider situations involving social media interactions or online gaming.

Quiz

Quiz: Online Safety

Answer Key

Answer Key: Online Safety Quiz

The answer key for the online safety quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

Which of the following is a safe practice online?

Using a strong, unique password
Using a strong, unique password helps protect your accounts from unauthorized access.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

Delete it without opening
Deleting suspicious emails without opening them helps prevent potential security threats.