Showing 17 results in Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans

NEW! Meet Arms of the Digital Citizens!

In this short, introductory digital citizenship lesson, students will meet Arms, one of the six Digital Citizen characters! Arms explores the meaning…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

K, 1, 2

Finding Balance in a Digital World

We use digital media every day, from texting, streaming TV shows, and gaming all the way to using voice assistants or ordering our food online. For…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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6

Pause for People

Whether it's watching TV or playing on a tablet, using tech can be super fun! Often, kids find it hard to transition from an online activity to an…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

K

Can Media Be Addictive?

The word "addiction" packs a heavy punch, and the research is inconclusive on whether it's truly accurate when it comes to digital device use. What's…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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11

Device-Free Moments

Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are definitely times when it's best to keep devices away. Help students learn when it's…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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2

Pause & Think Online

From our head down to our toes, and our feet up to our nose, the Digital Citizens teach students how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online.…

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Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy & Security, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy

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1

We, the Digital Citizens

Students explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be…

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Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy & Security, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy

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2

Media Balance Is Important

Students consider the feelings of themselves and others when making decisions about when, where, and how much to use technology. See the U.K.…

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Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy & Security, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy

Grades

K

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

My Digital Life Is Like ...

We often use our phones or other devices without even thinking about it. But paying closer attention to how -- and how much -- we use digital media…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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9

Social Media and How You Feel

Social media plays a big role in most teens' lives, and research shows that it causes intense feelings -- both positive and negative. But not all…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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10

The Health Effects of Screen Time

The research is still out when it comes to exactly how screen time affects our health. But one area where we know it does is our sleep. Just having a…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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12

How Technology Makes You Feel

This foundational digital citizenship lesson challenges kids to pay attention to their feelings while using tech. With an engaging emoji game,…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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1

My Media Use: A Personal Challenge

Most of us use a lot of digital media in our daily lives -- even when we don't realize it! Having a balance between online and offline time is…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

7

Your Rings of Responsibility

Teaching digital citizenship is all about helping kids think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions. Personal…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

3