Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taking a Stand

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars make connections with cultures (their own and others'), their identity, heritage, traditions, and symbols and examine the richness that diversity brings to communities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Memorandum Regarding the

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the National Archives to research the memorandum regarding the enlistment of Navajo Indians during World War II.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The U.S. Constitution: Practical Application of the Amendments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own HyperStudio cards which include scanned images of at least one member (designated reader) of each group. They add the text of a predetermined amendment. The designated reader then reads the selected amendment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning Empathy Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe the painting, From That Day On, by Ben Shahn, and reflect on the story of the Lucky Dragon. They research and discuss the physical and emotional side effects on the Japanese people after the atomic bomb was dropped.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Is It; Whose Is It; Where Did It Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sowing Seeds of Service

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use metric measuring for model and actual plan in designing a roof garden. They photograph the process, record results in a journal, and plant seedlings in small containers. Finally, 3rd graders complete an acid rain...
Article
Edutopia

Edutopia:five Minute Film Festival: Teaching Digital Citizenship

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This collection of videos helps educators to understand the key elements of digital citizenship in order to successfully communicate them to students.
Article
Edutopia

Edutopia: Ideas for Digital Citizenship Pbl Projects

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Explore ideas for project-based learning with a focus on digital citizenship skills.
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: We the Digital Citizens

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this instructional activity, 2nd graders explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible,...
Article
Other

University of Potomac: Online Etiquette: 14 Netiquette Rules Online Students Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Netiquette guidelines are a set of rules that dictate what tasteful and respectful online behavior is. How to speak respectfully without taking part in disrespect or bullying is among the main reasons why we need these rules. These rules...
eBook
Other

Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Super Digital Citizen: Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore what it means to be responsible and respectful to their offline and online communities as a step toward learning how to be good digital citizens. Students create digital superheroes who exhibit exemplary attributes and...
Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Being a Good Digital Citizen

For Students 3rd - 5th
No matter where you go online, being a good digital citizen can make your experience smoother and safer. Thankfully, you can become a better digital citizen by following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial. [2:39]
Activity
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that discusses nine elements of digital citizenship, including Access, Commerce, Communication, Literacy, Etiquette, Law, Rights and Responsibilities, Health and Wellness, and Security.
Professional Doc
Government of Alberta

Digital Citizenship Policy Development Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Education leaders are re-examining acceptable use policies in light of the increasing use of highly mobile information technologies. While acceptable use policies were developed to manage and control behavior, a digital citizenship...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Connect With Other Digital Citizens, Technology, Resources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Virtual learning module on what it means to be a "digital citizen" and connect with others in today's world of digital technology and available resources. Full discussion of communication guidelines, digital literacy, and commerce in...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Digital Citizenship: Protecting Yourelf, Others

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Virtual learning tool by Georgia Department of Education on Digital Citizenship and how to protect yourself, others and the community in a world of digital media users. Students learn about rights, responsibilities and safety through a...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Digital Citizenship: Respect

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on digital citizenship and respect in which students learn about etiquette, access and law related to digital media technologies. Comprehensive learning materials included.
Lesson Plan
Other

Code.org: Unplugged: Digital Citizenship

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson helps young scholars learn to think critically about the user information that some websites request or require. Students learn the difference between private information and personal information and distinguishing what is...
Article
Other

Cpsr: Netiquette Training Whose Responsibility?

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an article on the need to train new Internet users about netiquette. Includes experiences with E-mail, need for netiquette, and additional resources.
Activity
Other

Albion.com: Netiquette Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough netiquette guide to keep you from social communication blunders in your email messages. Includes a quiz.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Digital Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Virtual learning resource on rights and responsibilities as consumers and producers of digital media and the internet. Click through the pages for more information. Includes handouts, audio, downlodable resources, assessment and activities.
Interactive
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Digital Compass

For Students 4th - 6th
Explore digital dilemmas and make good (and not-so-good) decisions. Teaches students the fundamentals of digital citizenship through a choose-your-own-path interactive game. An educator's guide is available on the main digitalcompass.org...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the wide-ranging impact that living digitally is having on people's lives every day, and the far-reaching implications this has for society, relationships, how war is waged, our health, education, and what the future holds....