Showing 27 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…

Topics

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

Clicks for Cash

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

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

11

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

How Young Is Too Young for Social Media?

Children have to be at least 13 to sign up for most social media platforms. But we know that many tweens work around this restriction. By doing so…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

11

This Just In!

With mobile phone alerts, social media updates, and 24/7 news cycles, it's hard to escape the daily flood of breaking news. But do kids really…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

8

Digital Media and Your Brain

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.…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

8

Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities

Social media can be a place to connect, learn, and, most of all, share. But how much do kids know about what they're sharing -- and not just about…

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Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

8