Lesson Plan
Ripple Effect Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute lesson, students analyze an online scenario to map at least three short- and long-term consequences and understand how digital choices impact trustworthiness.
Helping students recognize the real-world impact of their digital footprint promotes responsible decision-making and integrity online, crucial for digital citizenship.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Viral Tweet Case Study
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach: Integrity & Trust
7 minutes
Step 3
Group Work: Consequence Mapping
8 minutes
Step 4
Share-Out: Gallery Walk
5 minutes
Step 5
Commit: Personal Digital Pledge
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Choices & Consequences
Viral Tweet Scenario
Key Terms: Integrity & Trustworthiness
Building vs. Eroding Trust Online
Group Activity: Consequence Mapping
Share-Out: Gallery Walk
Commit: Your Digital Pledge

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