What am I learning?

To learn how to protect my privacy online.

Why am I learning it?

To gain a better understanding of online privacy and how my online behavior can affect my privacy.

How will I know I learned it?

When I can:

• Reflect on the concept of privacy, including what they feel comfortable sharing and with which people.

• Analyze different ways that advertisers collect information about users to send them targeted ads.

• Identify strategies for protecting their privacy, including opting out of specific features and analyzing app or website privacy policies.

Key Vocabulary

• cookies

• opt out

• privacy

• privacy policy

• privacy settings

• terms of service

Student Handout: Ad Detective

Lesson Quiz

Extension Activity

Provide students with a link to a privacy policy, such as those for Snapchat or Fortnite, and have them complete a Scavenger Hunt to find specific information such as:

• what data the app or website collects

• what data is collected from third parties

• what data is shared with third parties

• how long user data is stored

Teacher Resources