Digital Footprint & Identity

What am I learning?

The benefits and drawbacks of the different ways I present myself online.

Why am I learning it?

To understand how the image that is presented online can affect a person's daily real life.

How will I know I have learned it?

  • Reflect on reasons why people might create fake social media accounts.

  • Identify the possible results of posting from a fake social media account.

  • Debate the benefits and drawbacks of posting from multiple accounts.

Key Vocabulary

  • affinity group

  • anonymous

  • curate

  • finsta

Warm Up Game

Choose the W in ANYWHERE

Student Handout: The Finsta Debate

Grade 6 - Who Are You Online? - The Finsta Debate Student Handout

Video: Profile Penalty

Lesson Quiz

Extension Activity

Social Media Drive