Digital Relationships
Middle School Lessons
Below are Digital Relationship Lessons for Middle School
Week 4 - Be Cool!
Choose 2 or more lessons that you think will be best for your students.
From Common Sense Media
Students learn about the difference between being a passive bystander versus a brave upstander in cyberbullying situations. Students reflect on what it means to be brave and to stand up for others. They then identify concrete solutions for dealing with cyberbullying situations.
From Common Sense Media
Students learn that, while people can develop rewarding friendships online, they should be cautious with online-only friends and never reveal private information without asking a parent or trusted adult for permission. Students discuss the difference between online and in-person friendships, explore an online chat scenario, and complete and sign a checklist for safe online chatting.
From Common Sense Media
Students explore the components of a well-written email. Students learn that such emails have a 5-part structure that is similar to that of traditional letters. Students then analyze the parts of an email, making note of the subtle differences. Lastly, students try to identify and correct seven errors in an email, keeping in mind five proofreading guidelines.
From Google’s Be Internet Awesome
Students practice identifying the three roles of a bullying encounter (bully, target, and bystander) and what to do if theyʼre a bystander or a target.
From Google’s Be Internet Awesome
In this activity, students work together to reframe negative comments in order to learn how to redirect negative interactions into positive ones.
From Google’s Be Internet Awesome
Students interpret the emotions behind text messages to practice thinking critically and
avoiding misinterpretation and conflict in online exchanges.
From Google’s Be Internet Awesome
Simple class discussion of how kids can model behavior for adults too