Lesson Plan
Digital Detective Blueprint
Students will play detective to identify safe and unsafe online clues, practice spotting digital safety tips, and reflect on healthy digital habits to build lifelong digital wellness skills.
Introducing digital wellness early empowers students to recognize online risks, develop strong safety instincts, and establish healthy technology habits that protect them now and in the future.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mystery Emoji Match
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Safety Clue Scavenger Hunt
15 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Detective Reflection Journal
5 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Differentiation
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Clue Hunt: Be a Digital Detective!
What Is a Digital Detective?
Scenario 1: Mysterious Message
Scenario 2: Password Request
Scenario 3: Game Link Surprise
Scenario 4: Teacher’s Email
Spot the Clue!
Ready, Detectives?
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
