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What you say, and how you say it, often depends on whom you're talking to, both in person and online. The person or people you're chatting with --…
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Relationships & Communication
Grades
11
As humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group.…
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
10
Social media gives us a chance to choose how we present ourselves to the world. We can snap and share a pic in the moment or carefully stage photos…
Digital Footprint & Identity
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…
Privacy & Security
12
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…
Media Balance & Well-Being
9, 10, 11, 12
Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are definitely times when it's best to keep devices away. Help students learn when it's…
2
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…
6
Kids make friends everywhere they go -- including online. But are all of these friendships the same? How can kids start online friendships and also…
5
This activity is a shortened version of the Finding Balance in a Digital World lesson from our digital citizenship curriculum.
Sometimes when you're using media, it's hard to stop. Lots of people even say they feel "addicted" to their phones or the apps and games they use.…
8
Does what you do online always stay online? Students learn that the information they share online leaves a digital footprint or "trail." Depending on…
Internet scams are part of being online today, but many kids might not be aware of them. How do we help our students avoid being tricked into…
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…
News & Media Literacy
We use digital media every day, from texting, streaming TV shows, and gaming all the way to using voice assistants or ordering our food online. For…
The web is full of questionable stuff, from rumors and inaccurate information to outright lies and so-called fake news. So how do we help students…
