Navigating the Digital World Lesson Plan Cyber Navigator
Teacher Implementation Guide
Duration 40 Minutes
Mission Objective
Students will define internet safety and digital citizenship, identify safe online practices, and understand the importance of respectful communication in the digital world.
Why It Matters
In today's connected world, it's crucial for students to navigate the internet safely and responsibly. This lesson equips them with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves online and contribute positively to digital communities, preparing them for future online interactions.
Pre-Mission Prep
Review all linked materials (Warm-Up, Slides, Kahoot).
Set up projector for the Slide Deck and Kahoot.
Ensure markers or pens are available for students.
Estimated Prep: 15 minutes
Mission Timeline
00:00 - 05:00
Warm-Up: Digital Footprints
Goal: Connect real-world trails to digital data.
Distribute or display the Digital Footprint Warm-Up worksheet.
Ask students to quietly reflect and write down their answers.
Facilitate a brief class discussion, connecting physical footprints to online trails.
05:00 - 15:00
Intro: What is Digital Citizenship?
Goal: Define core concepts and safety principles.
Present the first few slides of the Digital Citizenship Slide Deck .
Lead discussions using the prompts on the slides.
Encourage students to share initial thoughts and experiences.
15:00 - 33:00
Game: Digital Dilemmas (Kahoot)
Goal: Practice decision-making in safe scenarios.
Explain how to join and play the Kahoot Quiz .
Play the quiz as a class, discussing answers after each question.
Clarify misconceptions using the provided answer key.
33:00 - 40:00
Wrap-Up: Our Digital Pledge
Goal: Commit to positive online behavior.
Display the final slide of the deck.
Reiterate key takeaways about safety and respect.
Ask students to commit to being responsible digital citizens.
Required Materials
Footprint Warm-Up Navigator Slide Deck Kahoot Quiz Key Projector/Screen
Cyber Parent Connection Letter Cyber Navigator
Home Connection Dispatch
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week in class, your student participated in our Cyber Navigator mission! This lesson is a critical part of our 6th-grade curriculum as students navigate the transition into greater digital independence. Our goal is to empower them with the critical thinking skills needed to manage their online presence safely and ethically.
Mission Briefing
"Digital citizenship isn't just about following rules; it's about character in a digital age."
The Digital Footprint Students analyzed how "temporary" posts can have permanent consequences for their future academic and professional reputations.
Privacy & Boundaries We discussed the "Stranger Danger 2.0"—how to identify sophisticated online risks and the importance of keeping personal identifiers private.
Digital Empathy Students practiced responding to "Digital Dilemmas," focusing on how to stand up against cyberbullying and maintain respectful discourse.
Wait Until 8th Initiative
In alignment with our focus on healthy digital development, we want to highlight the Wait Until 8th pledge. This initiative empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade.
The Goal: Protecting childhood from the distractions and social pressures of early smartphone use.
The Community: The pledge only becomes active once 10 families from your child's grade and school have signed.
Learn more and join the community: www.waituntil8th.org
Mission Prompts
"What did the 'Digital Footprint' activity make you think about your current online presence?"
"If you ever feel pressured to join a group chat or post something you're unsure about, what is our family's 'exit strategy'?"
Best regards,
Nicole Gustin
Bob MacCurtain
Cory Satow
Protocol ID: PARENT-NAV-04
Digital Footprint Warm Up Worksheet Digital Footprint Warm-Up
Tracking Your Online Trail
Name:
Date:
Think About It...
Think about a time you left footprints in sand or snow. What did those footprints show about where you went and what you did?
1
What kind of trail do you think you leave online?
2
What are some positive things you might want your online trail to show?
3
What are some things you would want to be careful about leaving in your online trail?
Cyber Navigator Protocol v1.0
Digital Citizenship Slide Deck Mission: Digital Citizenship
Navigating the Digital World
Your guide to online safety and responsibility!
Cyber Navigator Protocol
What is
Internet Safety?
It's like staying safe in the real world, but online!
Protecting personal information
Being aware of online risks
Making smart choices
What is Digital Citizenship?
Being a good, responsible, and respectful member of the online world.
Respecting others
Thinking before you post
Protecting everyone
Key Principles for Online Safety!
01
Stay Private Keep personal info like full name, address, and passwords to yourself.
02
Strong Passwords Create unique, complex codes that are hard to guess.
03
Critical Thinking Think before you click, share, or download. Is it safe and reliable?
04
Stranger Danger Never meet online contacts in person without a trusted adult.
Tell a trusted adult if something makes you uncomfortable, confused, or worried!
Be a Responsible Citizen!
Be respectful in comments and messages.
Don't share rumors, gossip, or private info.
Stand up against cyberbullying.
Give credit when using others' work.
Your actions have an impact!
Time to Investigate!
Put on your investigator hats! We're going to analyze real-life situations and make smart, safe choices.
Challenge Accepted:
Digital Dilemmas!
Let's test our digital citizenship skills! How quickly can you make the right choice?
You Are a
Digital Citizen!
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Smart
"Every choice you make online shapes your digital footprint!"
Digital Citizenship Quiz Key Digital Dilemmas
Kahoot Quiz Answer Key & Discussion Guide
13 Questions
1
Your friend, Alex, gets a friend request from someone they don't recognize on social media. The profile is mostly empty. What's the safest advice?
Accept it, maybe it's a new friend.
Message them to ask who they are.
Ignore or decline the request.
Accept it, they just want to be friends.
Discussion: Remind students that empty profiles are often "bots" or people pretending to be others. It's best to only connect with people you know in real life.
2
Maya takes a picture of Sam making a silly face and posts it to a group chat without permission. What should Maya do immediately?
Leave the picture online.
Delete the post and apologize to Sam.
Tell Sam it's not a big deal.
Post a different funny picture.
Discussion: This is about digital consent . Even if it's meant as a joke, if the other person isn't okay with it, it's not okay to post.
3
If you see Maya's post and notice others laughing at Sam, what is the most responsible action?
Laugh along with the others.
Do nothing, it's not your problem.
Tell a trusted adult about the situation.
Tell Maya to delete it yourself.
Discussion: Being an upstander means getting help when you see someone being mistreated online.
4
A message from an unknown number says you won a free console! It asks for a credit card for shipping. What do you do?
Click the link to get the free game.
Share the message with friends.
Delete the message and do not click the link.
Ask for more details.
5
What does it mean to have a 'digital footprint'?
The actual size of your physical presence when you use a computer.
The trail of data and information you leave behind from your online activities.
A unique online avatar or profile picture you create.
How many followers or friends you have on social media platforms.
6
Why is it important to think carefully before you post something online?
Posting a lot costs extra money.
Once online, it can be permanent and seen by many people, even after deletion.
Your friends might not like your post.
It takes too long to write.
