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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Cyber Savvy Kids
Lesson Objectives
What Is Digital Literacy?
What Is Online Citizenship?
Key Online Safety Tips
Stay Safe from Online Predators
Discussion Activity
Board Game Activity
Conclusion & Takeaways

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Discussion


Activity

