Showing 123 results in Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Consequences of Online Hate Speech

While some governments can't regulate hate speech, laws allow private organizations like social media apps and private universities to decide how to…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

12

Debating the Privacy Line

Often, the more information we have, the better decisions we're able to make. The power of data can benefit both individuals and governments. But who…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

12

Clicks for Cash

Well-crafted headlines benefit everyone. They help readers digest information and publishers sell news stories. But what if the headline is…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

11

The Health Effects of Screen Time

The research is still out when it comes to exactly how screen time affects our health. But one area where we know it does is our sleep. Just having a…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

12

Filter Bubble Trouble

When we get news from our social media feeds, it often only tells us part of the story. Our friends -- and the website's algorithms -- tend to feed…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

12

We Are Civil Communicators

When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to…

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

12

My Values & Tech

In this lesson, students explore their own values and consider how today's technologies make it easier or harder to live out different values. They…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Can Media Be Addictive?

The word "addiction" packs a heavy punch, and the research is inconclusive on whether it's truly accurate when it comes to digital device use. What's…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

11

Design Tricks

The tech we use every day is strategically designed to capture and hold our attention. And over time, companies have gotten "better" at knowing what…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Tech Habit Challenge

What if we slowed down to consider our tech habits, including what we do that serves us well and what we might want to change? In this lesson, teens…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Big, Big Data

Every time we go online, we're giving away information about ourselves. But just how much data are companies collecting from us? Hint: It's probably…

Topics

Privacy & Security

Grades

7

Digital Drama Unplugged

Miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in…

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

6

Artificial Intelligence: Is It Plagiarism?

The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint (Quick Activity)

This activity is a shortened version of the Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities lesson from our digital citizenship curriculum.

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Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

8

What Is AI?

Artificial intelligence technology is evolving quickly. Use this short lesson to help students get acquainted with how AI works and consider some of…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12