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Lesson

Keeping Games Fun and Friendly (Quick Activity)

How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?

Grade

4

Time

15 mins.
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This activity is a shortened version of the Keeping Games Fun and Friendly lesson from our digital citizenship curriculum.

Vocabulary Show definitions
digital media · griefing · online video game · social interaction

digital media – information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
griefing – irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating
online video game – a video game that is played through the internet
social interaction – talking or messaging with people to develop friendship or community
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Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
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15 mins.

Keep Games Fun and Friendly: Activity Steps

15 mins.
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