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Kings Canyon Unified School District: Digital Citizenship Lesson [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson script to use with young scholars before viewing a 5-minute video called Faux Paw's Adventures on the Internet, and for reviewing the rules of Internet safety after watching the video. The video can be found on Youtube by...
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Wise Kids: Online Safety Tips for Kids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A good list of rules to govern your Internet use, with explanations for each. It also includes an Internet Safety Agreement that covers the same rules and that teachers or parents can print out and ask students to sign.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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 themselves but each other? Help young scholars think critically about their digital...
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Common Sense Media: Keeping Games Fun and Friendly

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. But online communication can come with some risks. This instructional activity helps students understand how to keep their gaming experiences fun,...
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Kid Citizen: Snap a Photo: Agent of Change

For Students 3rd - 5th
How did photographers help convince Congress to pass child labor laws? This module explores some of Lewis Hine's photographs that exposed children's working conditions and advocated for child labor laws to protect them. In this tutorial,...
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Kid Citizen: Capture the Flag

For Students K - 1st
By investigating primary sources displaying the American flag, students will explore the various ways people use the flag to show characteristics such as pride, loyalty, and unity for the nation. In this tutorial, students will engage in...
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Media Smarts: Your Connected Life: A Teen's Guide to Life Online [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide is designed to help students who are just entering high school balance the demands their offline life with their digital one. The guide offers practical advice on a variety of activities kids like to do online, including...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Creating a Safe Persona on the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for five lessons that explore naming conventions and safety on the internet. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: A Creator's Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
It's common for kids to use images they find online, for school projects or just for fun. But kids don't often understand which images are OK to use and which ones aren't. Help your students learn about the rights and responsibilities...
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Scholastic: Online Safety: It Starts With You [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 9th
More and more, kids are using the internet for amazing things like research, entertainment, to connect with friends, and more. But without clear guidelines, the digital world can be a tough place to navigate. These lessons are designed...
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Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: How Technology Makes You Feel

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson challenges kids to pay attention to their feelings while using tech. With an engaging emoji game, 1st graders learn practical strategies for managing their feelings - good, bad, and...
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Common Sense Media: Finding My Media Balance

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Helping kids learn what makes different media choices healthy or not is a good start. But how do we help them actually make responsible choices in the real world? Help your learners create a personalized media plan. Students will reflect...