Digital Citizenship
Helping Kids Thrive as Learners and Citizens in the Digital Age
6-8 Lessons
The following table shows the lessons to be taught at each grade level. You can access them by clicking on the the name of the lesson. For many lessons, you may need to log into your free Common Sense Media account. Click on log in through Google using your @venturacoe.net credentials.
REQUIRED Lessons are marked with a ✔️ Don't forget to document the lessons you teach using the the Lesson Verification Form. Use additional lessons to help students become better digital citizens!
Grade
Lessons
6
How do we balance digital media use in our lives?
How can you protect yourself from phishing?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online?
How do you chat safely with people you meet online?
How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?
How do we find credible information on the internet?
7
What is your strategy for finding media balance?
How do companies collect and use data about you?
How might our digital footprints shape our future?
How does social media affect our relationships?
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
What rights to fair use do you have as a creator?
8
How does digital media try to hook you, and what can you do about it?
How can you protect your privacy when you're online?
How does using social media affect our digital footprints?
What are the risks and potential consequences of sexting?
How should you respond to online hate speech?
How should we react to breaking news?
Family Tip Sheets (ALL Grades)
Make these digital literacy and citizenship tip sheets available at back-to-school nights, during conferences, or include them in a mailing. You may also want to attach soft copies to an email newsletter or post a few on your school's web portal for families.
Please provide a link to http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ so families can find more resources on the site.