We can be safe, respectful, and responsible online.
MMES Digital Citizenship curriculum is obtained from Common Sense Media.
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4.1 Personally identifiable information
4.1 Personally identifiable information
What is personally identifiable information, and how can I protect it?
In a world where kids share everything from lunch photos to dance moves online, knowing what information to keep private is a digital superpower! This lesson helps students identify personal information, understand how it travels across the internet, and discover smart strategies to protect their digital identity.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand what personally identifiable information (PII) is
Identify PII in real situations
Understand why it's important to protect personal information
4.1 pii: what's the risk factor?
4.1 pii: what's the risk factor?
When should I be cautious about sharing personal information online?
Online privacy isn't always black-and-white. Students need to develop critical-thinking skills to recognize risky situations and protect their personal information. In this lesson, students learn to evaluate privacy risks in different online scenarios, and develop strategies to stay safe when communicating online.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand what personally identifiable information (PII) is
Evaluate the privacy and safety risks of online communication
Recognize the warning signs of a risky situation online
4.2 S.t.a.n.d. up to cyberbullying
4.2 S.t.a.n.d. up to cyberbullying
How can I be an upstander to cyberbullying?
When meanness moves online, we have the power to make a difference. In this lesson, students will learn and apply the STAND framework through realistic scenarios they might encounter. Help them build the skills and confidence to be effective upstanders when it matters most.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand how to be an upstander in online spaces through the STAND framework
Practice specific upstander strategies to help others who face online harm
4.3 Understanding influencers
4.3 Understanding influencers
Who influences us online, and are they positive role models?
No matter where they turn, today's kids are constantly bombarded by digital personalities vying for attention—and using their influence. In this lesson, students learn to identify and critically evaluate online influencers, exploring both their appeal and their impact. They'll also develop the skills to recognize influence and make thoughtful choices about who they look up to online.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand what makes someone an influencer.
Reflect on how influencers can impact what we think, feel, do, and want
Recognize the qualities of a positive role model
4.4 gone phishing
4.4 gone phishing
What is phishing, and how can you protect yourself from it?
In this lesson, students learn all about the online scam called "phishing," including how to protect their personal information. By watching an engaging new video and playing the interactive "Go Phish" game, they'll learn to recognize common scam tactics and practice strategies to avoid getting hooked. By the end of the lesson, they'll be equipped with the skills to spot suspicious messages and stay safe online.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand what phishing is
Identify warning signs of phishing scams
Reflect on how to keep personal information safe online
4.5 Group chat dynamics
4.5 Group chat dynamics
Group chats create unique social dynamics where exclusion feels amplified and bystanders have more power than they realize. This lesson helps students understand how to navigate group chat situations to maintain friendships and create inclusive digital spaces. Students analyze a relatable scenario and develop practical strategies for responding when someone gets hurt in a group chat setting.
Objectives
Objectives
Identify how group chat dynamics affect people differently
Help others feel valued in group conversations
Apply strategies for being supportive in group digital spaces
4.5 Peer pressure online
4.5 Peer pressure online
How does technology impact peer pressure, and what can I do about it?
When tech enters the equation, peer pressure takes on new dimensions. This lesson helps students identify how social media, group chats, and online gaming can amplify peer pressure. Students learn to recognize both physical and emotional signals that indicate they're experiencing digital peer pressure and develop strategies to respond thoughtfully rather than reactively when feeling pressured through technology.
Objectives
Objectives
Identify how tech can make peer pressure stronger
Recognize physical and emotional signs of peer pressure
Learn three specific strategies to apply when we face peer pressure online
4.6 Healthy tech habits & our feelings
4.6 Healthy tech habits & our feelings
How can I recognize and respond to my feelings about media and tech use?
From intense gaming sessions to endless video scrolling, students can feel a wide range of emotions when using media and tech. This lesson empowers students to recognize how different media and tech experiences affect their emotional state and introduces healthy habits for responding to those feelings.
Objectives
Objectives
Practice emotion labeling in various scenarios involving media and tech
Identify appropriate healthy habits to manage challenging feelings related to media and tech
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