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Digital Citizenship Week is October 14–18!

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Lesson Plans

Engaging lesson plans and activities created by Common Sense.

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LESSON PLAN

Meet Head of the Digital Citizens!

How do you know something you see or hear is true?

Grades

K–2

Time

15 mins.

Includes

Video

LESSON PLAN

Clicks for Cash

How does internet advertising contribute to the spread of disinformation?

Grades

11

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

This Just In!

How should we react to breaking news?

Grades

8

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Let's Give Credit!

How can you give credit for other people's work?

Grades

2

Time

30 mins.

Includes

Article, Media Creation

LESSON PLAN

Challenging Confirmation Bias

How can we challenge our own confirmation bias?

Grades

10

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Article, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Pause & Think Online

How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online?

Grades

1

Time

25 mins.

Includes

Media Creation, Song, Video

LESSON PLAN

We, the Digital Citizens

How can we be good digital citizens?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Media Creation, Song, Video

LESSON PLAN

Hoaxes and Fakes

How can you avoid being fooled by fake videos and other information online?

Grades

9

Time

50 mins.

Includes

Article, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Media Balance Is Important

How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities?

Grades

K

Time

25 mins.

Includes

Song, Video

LESSON PLAN

Filter Bubble Trouble

How can filter bubbles limit the information we're exposed to?

Grades

12

Time

50 mins.

Includes

Media Creation, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

The Four Factors of Fair Use

What rights to fair use do you have as a creator?

Grades

7

Time

50 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Game, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Finding Credible News

How do we find credible information on the internet?

Grades

6

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Article, Dilemma Discussion, Game, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Reading News Online

What are the important parts of an online news article?

Grades

5

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Game, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Is Seeing Believing?

Why do people alter digital photos and videos?

Grades

3

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Quiz

LESSON PLAN

A Creator's Rights and Responsibilities

What rights and responsibilities do you have as a creator?

Grades

4

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Game, Quiz