K-2nd
Online Safety
with Common Sense Education
Embedded Files
Check In
Time for a check in! Before getting into the lesson, have a quick discussion about how students are feeling. This sets the stage for learning and helps students feel ready to share.
Essential Question
Ask students this question and have a discussion about their ideas.
Vocab Review
Review these words with students to ensure they know their meaning. These words are the basis of the lesson.
Lesson
Watch the video together to learn all about the Digital Citizens.
Review
Read the name of each character along with their description.
Arms: Use your arms when you're online to balance your time.
Guts: Listen to your gut to stay safe online.
Feet: Use your feet carefully when leaving tracks online.
Legs: Use your legs to stand up to bullies online.
Heart: Use your heart to be kind and respectful online.
Head: Use your head to ask questions about what you see online.
Note: Each of the characters represents one of the six digital citizenship topics as listed below. Students will continue to learn with these characters throughout the unit.
Head: News & Media Literacy
Arms: Media Balance & Well-Being
Guts: Privacy & Security
Legs: Digital Drama, Cyberbullying & Hate Speech
Feet: Digital Footprint & Identity
Heart: Relationships & Communication
Dicuss
Activity
Read each question aloud and discuss student ideas. Helpful answers are provided to guide discussion.
It's important not to believe everything you see on the internet, since people can make things up that aren't true. Always think carefully about the things you see online!
It's a good idea to take a break from technology every once in a while, so you can spend time being active and hanging out with friends and family.
It's important not to open up messages from people you don't know, since the information may not be appropriate or safe.
Being mean hurts people's feelings. We are kind and courteous to others, both in person and online.
It is considered private information and something you want to keep safe. Others could log in to your account and pretend to be you. You should only share it with trusted adults, like your teacher or parents.
Answers will vary, but students may mention video calls with grandparents or cousins.
Reflect
Ask students to use this handout to explore their thoughts on media balance after watching the video.
Today we watched The Digital Citizens show us how they sing and dance to remember to be safe and responsible online. Remember that when you're online, you should pause and think to make sure you're doing the right thing! Now, pick one of the body parts and think about how you will use it next time you go online.
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