Freshmen 3/9

Grade: 9 

Topic: Digital Citizenship: Cyber safety 

Goal Statement: Students will review information about cyber safety, cleaning up their online profiles, and how social profiles can affect college acceptance and future employment. 

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): B-LS 1: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to make informed decisions. B-LS 5: Apply media and technology skills.  B-SMS 1: Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility. B-SMS 2: Demonstrate self discipline and self control. 

Materials: 

• Cyber Safety Slideshow

Procedures:

1. Present Slideshow to students

2. Discussion Questions:

• • • Have you or someone you know ever been a target of a cyber scam? How can you avoid this?

    • How do you feel when others "overshare" on social media?

    • Rule of Thumb- don't text or put anything on social media that you wouldn't want your grandmother to see. Do you think this is a realistic guideline?

    • Do you feel kids are addicted to their phones? How much is too much time to spend on your phone/social media per day?