5th Grade

Below you will find lesson resources for each of the 5th grade digital citizenship standards from the 2022 Technology Application TEKS.

Digital citizenship-- social interactions. The student understands different styles of digital communication and that a student's actions online can have a long- term impact. The student is expected to:  

(A) identify the components of a digital footprint such as online activity, game use, or social media platforms;

(B) describe appropriate digital etiquette for addressing different audiences such as peers, teachers, and other adults; and

(C) apply appropriate digital etiquette for collaborating with different audiences such as peers, teachers, and other adults.

Digital citizenship-- ethics and laws. The student recognizes and practices responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using digital tools and resources. The student is expected to

(A) demonstrate adherence to local acceptable use policy (AUP) and explain the importance of responsible and ethical technology use;

(B) describe the purpose of copyright law and the possible consequences for inappropriate use of digital content; and

(C) create citations for digital forms of media with assistance.

Digital citizenship-- privacy, safety, and security. The student practices safe, legal, and ethical digital behaviors to become a socially responsible digital citizen. The student is expected to

(A) discuss cybersecurity strategies such as using a secured internet connection to protect digital information; 

(B) discuss how data collection technology is used to track online navigation and identify strategies to maintain digital privacy and security; and

(C) discuss and identify how interactions can escalate online and explain ways to stand up to cyberbullying, including advocating for self and others.