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Engaging lesson plans and activities created by Common Sense.

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LESSON PLAN

Connecting with Digital Audiences

How can we use code-switching to enhance our communication with online audiences?

Grades

11

Time

50 mins.

Includes

Article, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Online Disinhibition and Cyberbullying

How does online disinhibition sometimes lead to cyberbullying?

Grades

11

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Debating the Privacy Line

Should the government have access to all your social media and cellphone data?

Grades

12

Time

55 mins.

Includes

Article, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

The Change You Want to See

How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose?

Grades

12

Time

50 mins.

Includes

Article, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

We Are Civil Communicators

How can we communicate with civility online?

Grades

12

Time

55 mins.

Includes

Article, Dilemma Discussion, Podcast, 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

Digital Drama Unplugged

How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?

Grades

6

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Game, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Big, Big Data

How do companies collect and use data about you?

Grades

7

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Media Creation, Quiz

LESSON PLAN

My Media Use: A Personal Challenge

What is your strategy for finding media balance?

Grades

7

Time

55 mins.

Includes

Media Creation, Quiz

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

Who Are You Online?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online?

Grades

6

Time

45 mins.

Includes

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

Chatting Safely Online

How do you chat safely with people you meet online?

Grades

6

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Quiz, Video

LESSON PLAN

Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying

How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?

Grades

7

Time

45 mins.

Includes

Dilemma Discussion, Game, Quiz, Video