Stay Safe Online: Guarding Against Trafficking

Rocio Vigil

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stay Safe Online: Guarding Against Trafficking

Understand online trafficking risks

This lesson educates 7th-grade students on the dangers of online trafficking and how to stay safe. It covers essential topics such as digital footprints, privacy settings, and reporting suspicious activity. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves in the digital world, fostering a safer online environment.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand online trafficking risks

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Digital Safety Scenarios, Quiz: Online Safety Knowledge, and Answer Key: Online Safety Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of online safety.
Ask students if they have heard about online trafficking and what they know about it.

Step 2

Digital Footprints

10 mins

Explain what a digital footprint is and how it can affect online safety.
Discuss ways to manage and minimize digital footprints.

Step 3

Privacy Settings

10 mins

Teach students how to adjust privacy settings on social media and other online platforms.
Provide examples of strong vs. weak privacy settings.

Step 4

Reporting Suspicious Activity

10 mins

Discuss the importance of reporting suspicious online behavior.
Provide steps on how to report such activities safely.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about what they learned.
Encourage students to share personal experiences or concerns.

Step 6

Quiz and Closure

5 mins

Distribute the quiz to assess students' understanding of the lesson.
Review the answers using the answer key and clarify any misconceptions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Engage students in a conversation about online safety and trafficking.

What is a digital footprint and why is it important?

Discuss how digital footprints can impact privacy and safety online.

How can you protect your personal information online?

Explore privacy settings and cautious sharing of information.

What should you do if you encounter suspicious activity online?

Emphasize the importance of reporting and how to do it safely.

Worksheet

Digital Safety Scenarios

This worksheet presents scenarios for students to analyze and determine safe online practices.

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

Consider privacy settings and verifying identities.

Scenario 2: A website asks for your personal information to access content. How should you respond?

Think about the necessity and safety of sharing personal data.

Quiz

Online Safety Knowledge Quiz

Answer Key

Online Safety Quiz Answer Key

Provides correct answers and explanations for the online safety quiz.

What is the first step in protecting your online privacy?

Adjust privacy settings
Adjusting privacy settings is crucial to control who can see your information.

Why is it important to report suspicious online behavior?

To protect others
Reporting helps protect others and prevent potential harm.