Summary
Not everything you share online carries the same risk, and most identity theft starts with information that seemed harmless at the time. Explore what counts as personal information, why teens are prime targets for scammers, and how to spot common online traps before they cost you.
Bellringer: Is It Really Free?
- Ask students to name apps or services they use that don't cost money
- Prompt: 'If you're not paying with money, what are you paying with?'
Instruction
- Walk through what counts as personal information and why 'usually safe' details can combine into real risk
- Define identity theft and explain why teens are frequent targets
- Cover prevention habits and red flags for online and in-person scams
Discussion: Who's Responsible for Your Identity?
- Small groups discuss whether individuals, companies, or the government bear responsibility for protecting personal data
- Bring groups back together to share out and connect to the idea that no one else is fully in charge of protecting you
Activity: Internet Safety Game & Posttest
- Students complete the Internet Safety game
- Students finish the vocab activity and posttest
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- Explain what counts as personal information and why some of it is riskier to share than the rest.
- Name one habit you're changing after today, and what it could actually save you from.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 min | Bellringer: Is It Really Free? |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 6 min | Discussion: Who's Responsible for Your Identity? |
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| 20 min | Activity: Internet Safety Game & Posttest |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Internet Safety
Students navigate online safety scenarios involving privacy, phishing, and scams.
Internet Safety Vocab
Review the vocab terms from Internet Safety.
Internet Safety Posttest
Assess student learning after completing the Internet Safety course.
Class Presentation
Includes a 20-slide deck with teacher notes. Present from Banzai, download a PDF, or copy it to Google Slides.
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- Teacher NotesSlide-by-slide guidance, printable as one handout
Digital Life Skills
Digital Footprint & Identity
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Online Safety
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Digital Kindness
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