Lesson Plan

Digital Literacy Lesson Plan

In this 30-minute lesson, students will learn to recognize online safety risks, protect their digital privacy, and practice secure, responsible internet behaviors through guided discussion and a collaborative board game.

This lesson strengthens students’ internet safety skills—identifying risks like phishing and privacy breaches, reinforcing secure practices, and fostering responsible online citizenship to prepare them for middle school tech environments.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Direct Instruction

7 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

8 minutes

Step 4

Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Conclusion and Review

3 minutes

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Cyber Savvy Kids

Welcome students! Introduce today’s lesson: becoming Cyber Savvy Kids. Use this slide to grab attention and set expectations. Ask: “What do you think being ‘cyber savvy’ means?”

Lesson Objectives

Read each objective aloud. Emphasize why each skill matters. Ask students to nod or thumbs-up if they’ve heard of them before.

What Is Digital Literacy?

Explain digital literacy: not just how to use devices but how to think critically about what you see online. Share a quick example: evaluating whether a website is trustworthy.

What Is Online Citizenship?

Define online citizenship. Discuss respect and kindness. Illustrate with a classroom chat example: responding politely to a friend’s opinion online.

Key Online Safety Tips

Highlight each tip and invite students to share their own ideas. Use real-world examples: choosing strong passwords, adjusting privacy settings on social media.

Stay Safe from Online Predators

Explain what online predators are and how to guard against them. Emphasize telling a trusted adult if you feel uncomfortable.

Discussion Activity

Introduce the discussion handout. Explain that students will work in pairs to review scenarios and decide if actions are safe or unsafe.

Board Game Activity

Explain the board game rules briefly. Encourage teamwork and reinforce safety strategies as they play.

Conclusion & Takeaways

Invite volunteers to share one takeaway. Reinforce main points. Encourage application of these practices at home and school.

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Cyber Savvy Kids

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Kasi Trent-Ashley

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