Contra Costa County Office of Education

Digital Citizenship

Every year, in the third week of October, schools spend a week informing their learners about the importance of being good digital citizens.

Digital Citizenship Week Lessons

Choose at least one activity to complete your Digital Citizenship Week lesson!

Lesson 1 - Brainpop Video and Quiz

Watch this short BrainPop Video about Digital Etiquette and have students either take a quiz individually or as a class.

www.brainpop.com/technology/freemovies/digitaletiquette/

Lesson 2 - Safety in My Online Neighborhood- Grades K-2

Lesson Plan: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/safety-in-my-online-neighborhood
Lesson Slides: http://bit.ly/2nfqEu3
Student Activity Sheet: http://bit.ly/2nkzYN9

Lesson 3 - That's Private - Grades 2-4

Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. By helping a Digital Citizen sign up for a new app, students learn about the kinds of information they should keep to themselves when they use the internet -- just as they would with a stranger in person.

Lesson Plan: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/thats-private
Lesson Slides: http://bit.ly/2lFg9Qh
Student Activity Sheet: http://bit.ly/2lFyMDI

Lesson 4 - My Media Choices - Grades 4-5

We all make choices every day about the media we consume and create. But do kids understand what makes a media choice healthy or not? Hint: It's about more than just screen time. Use the activities in this lesson to give kids a framework for making informed media choices.

Lesson Plan: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/my-media-choices
Lesson Slides: http://bit.ly/2mclKy0
Student Activity Sheet (English): http://bit.ly/2nTfgV5
Student Activity Sheet 2 (English): http://bit.ly/2nOsfqV

Lesson 5 - Digital Drama Unplugged - Grades 6-8

For kids, miscommunication is a common occurence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help kids avoid the pitfalls of digital drama? Help them learn tips on avoiding online drama in the first place and de-escalating drama when it happens.

Lesson Plan: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/digital-drama-unplugged
Lesson Slides: http://bit.ly/2ncvGYq
Student Activity Sheet (English): http://bit.ly/2ndDJ7i

Lesson 6 - Curated Lives - Grades 9-12

Social media gives us a chance to choose how we present ourselves to the world. We can snap and share a pic in the moment or carefully stage photos and select only the ones we think are best. When students reflect on these choices, they can better understand the self they are presenting and the self they aim to be.