Grade 8

RESPECT

focus on using social media in a positive way

Curated LivesHow can I create a social media presence that represents the real me? Check out Curated Lives, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 10 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

Social Media Lesson: Social Media Stress for TeensIs social media a stressor for your students? Try this social media lesson to help teens think about how to use social media in stress-free ways.

EDUCATE

focus on online relationships, chatting and red flags
focus on understanding the influence of media on our choices and lives
focus on investigating and verifying sources and claims, clickbait and filter bubbles

Sexting and RelationshipsWhat are the risks and potential consequences of sexting? Check out Sexting and Relationships, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 8 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

TELUS_Wise_-_Lesson_plan___Making_fact-checking_a_habit_-_EN.pdf

What You Send In "That Moment When ... "How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online? Check out What You Send In "That Moment When ... ", a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 9 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

CIVIX CTRL-F

Teach students information verification skills using lesson plans, videos, activities, and case studies. These resources aim to equip young people with the skills needed to identify faulty information and build a habit of relying on credible sources.

Bad-News-Game-info-sheet-for-educators-English.pdf

Media Literacy 101Media educators base their teaching on key concepts of media literacy, which provide an effective foundation for examining mass media and popular culture. These key concepts act as filters that any media text has to go through in order for us to respond.

Clicks for CashHow does internet advertising contribute to the spread of disinformation? Check out Clicks for Cash, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 11 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

Filter Bubble TroubleHow can filter bubbles limit the information we're exposed to? Check out Filter Bubble Trouble, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 12 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.