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6th - 12th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Introduction to Privacy

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Sharing may be caring, but how much is too much? Young digital citizens ponder personal information during a activity from a module about privacy and reputation. Individuals take a survey, then mingle with classmates in a privacy game designed to illustrate Internet safety.

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Concepts

privacy, internet safety, the internet, sharing, personal information, safety, making decisions, facebook

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Instructional Ideas

  • Break the class into small groups after the discussion and have them brainstorm the possible consequences of sharing too much
  • Create a chart on the board that shows the percentage of students that opted not to share each survey question

Classroom Considerations

  • Print copies of the Privacy Game handout in advance, one per pupil

Pros

  • A handy presentation mode makes sharing the discussion questions a snap
  • Scholars gain valuable insight into the responsibilities of Internet use

Cons

  • None

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