Showing 25 results in Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans

How Is AI Trained?

Artificial intelligence is often trained on data we share online. Help students become more critical and responsible users of this technology by…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

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

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

AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?

In a world filled with more content than we could ever possibly consume, recommendation algorithms have long been a necessary part of the internet.…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

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

Thinking Traps

Thinking traps are unhelpful, automatic thought patterns that, when left unchecked, can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. The good news is…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

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

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

Positive Tech Habits

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,…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

6, 7, 8

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…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

9, 10, 11, 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…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

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

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…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

What You Send in "That Moment When ... "

We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

9

Sexting and Relationships

It's natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexuality. But most middle schoolers aren't prepared for the risks of exploring this in the…

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

8

Chatting and Red Flags

Having conversations online, without nonverbal cues or being able to see people, can be awkward and sometimes even risky -- with drawbacks from…

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

9

Hoaxes and Fakes

We know not to believe everything we hear, but what about what we see? Advancements in computer-generated graphics, facial recognition, and video…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

9

Protecting Online Reputations

Tagging friends on social media is a great way to connect with others and capture memorable experiences. But what if they don't want to be tagged?…

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Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

9

The Big Data Dilemma

Many of us are aware that we're being tracked when we go online. It's one of the ways our favorite websites and apps know how to recommend content…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

9