Middle School Digital Citizenship
In this 22-day block, students will master digital life skills, including managing screen time, handling conflict, and evaluating information online.
Units
Students look at how technology affects their health and well-being, and build habits for managing screen time.
Students build the fundamental skills they need to stay safe online.
Students look at what they post online, the data they leave behind without realizing it, and how to protect their privacy.
Students learn to recognize cyberbullying and make a plan for what to do when they encounter it.
Students learn to evaluate media: spot authorship and motive, test claims against evidence, and understand copyright and fair use.
Certificate of Completion
Students who finish the course earn a printable Certificate of Completion.
Bellringer: PhoneZZZzzz
Instruction
Discussion: How's That Working?
Activity: Digital Wellness Pretest & Assessment
Wrap-Up & Assessment
| Est. Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: PhoneZZZzzz |
| 10 min | Instruction |
| 10 min | Discussion: How's That Working? |
| 15 min | Activity: Digital Wellness Pretest & Assessment |
| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
Bell-to-Bell Structure
Every lesson has a bell-to-bell agenda, slide deck, and teacher notes, so you can teach with no prep.
Free Printed Workbooks
Challenge your students to practice critical thinking, math, and vocabulary through physical workbooks shipped directly to your school.
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