Grades K-2
Start building a foundation of great digital citizenship skills by reinforcing the ideas of kindness, curiosity, and safety that permeate early elementary education. These age-appropriate, 45-minute lessons introduce young learners to concrete concepts and behaviors within the abstract world of digital literacy and citizenship. The full curriculum offers 15 lessons that delve into the basics of Internet safety, privacy, and security; introducing concepts of information literacy; and emphasizing online interpersonal skills.
6 lessons are highlighted and the full materials provided below in the suggested lessons section.
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Each lesson includes:
- Full lesson plan with alignment to Common Core State State Standards
- Any required student handouts
- Referenced parent handouts
- Extension activity
- Checking for understanding questions/assessment handouts
- Any appropriate lesson videos
Suggested Lessons: see below for lesson materials
Kindergarten:
- 01 Going Places Safely
- 02 My Creative Work
1st Grade:
- 03 Staying Safe Online
- 04 Follow the Digital Trail
2nd Grade:
- 05 My Online Community
- 06 Show Respect Online
Following the Digital Trail Video.mp4
Follow the Digital Trail — Digital Lesson link. What information is appropriate in a digital footprint? Students learn that the information they put online leaves a digital footprint or “trail.” This trail can be big or small, helpful or hurtful, depending on how they manage it.
Going Places Safely — Digital Lesson link. How do I go places safely on the computer? Students learn that they can go to exciting places online, but they need to follow certain rules to remain safe.
My Creative Work — Digital lesson link. How can you give credit to your own creative work? Students learn the basics – title, name, and date – for crediting creative work.
My Online Community — Digital Lesson link. How does the Internet connect you to others? Students explore the concept that people can connect with one another through the Internet. They understand how the ability for people to communicate online can unite a community.
PBS Webonauts Internet Academy — Webonauts Internet Academy is more than a game. It’s an opportunity to engage your child in what it means to be a “digital citizen” — someone who respects others on the web and in everyday encounters away from the screen.
Show Respect Online — Digital Lesson link. How can I make sure my emails are clear and respectful? Students explore the similarities and differences between in-person and online communications, and then learn how to write clear and respectful emails.
Staying Safe Online — Digital Lesson link. How do you stay safe when you visit websites? Students understand that they should stay safe online by choosing websites that are good for them to visit, and avoid sites that are not appropriate for them.