Cyber Shield PSA Project Packet
Cyber Shield PSA Project Packet
Digital Citizenship & Cyber Hygiene • 35-40 Min Action Plan
Name: Period: Date:
Step 1: Select Your Topic (Check ONE) Choose a focused issue for your peer PSA
Digital Footprint Cyberbullying Privacy & Security Information Literacy Creative Credit Hacking Ethics Internet Safety
Goal: Inform & protect
Part 1: Topic Rationale & Audience Strategy
Scaffold & Planning
Exemplar Model: Rationale & Audience Choice
Topic: Privacy & Security • Audience: 9th graders (14-15 yrs) who reuse weak passwords. • Format: Digital Poster because it delivers high-impact visual statistics and quick action steps during homeroom.
1. Topic Selection & Personal Rationale:
Why is this topic critical for students today?
2. Target Audience & Prior Knowledge:
Who are they (age/grade) & what do they know?
3. Chosen PSA Format (Poster / Slides / Flyer):
Why is this format most effective for this audience?
4. Ineffective Format Contrast:
What format would NOT work well and why?
Part 2: Credible Research & Citation Tracker (3 Sources Required)
APA or MLA
APA Model: Author/Org. (Year). Article Title. Site. URL • Ex: Pew Research. (2022). Teens & Tech. https://pewresearch.org/...
1 Source 1 (Statistical / Numerical Data) Credibility: .edu / .gov / research org
Full Citation (Author, Year, Title, Source, URL):
Key Stat / Data Point Extracted:
2 Source 2 (Guidelines & Best Practices) Credibility: Expert security / educational site
Full Citation (Author, Year, Title, Source, URL):
Key Safety Rule / Takeaway:
3 Source 3 (Misconception / Real Impact) Credibility: News outlet / verified study
Full Citation (Author, Year, Title, Source, URL):
Misconception or Case Study:
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Phase 2
Data Visualization & Content Blueprint
Synthesize & Structure Your Artifact
Part 3: Data Visualization Guide & Sentence Starters
Requirement: Visual Data Display
Your Statistic / Number to Highlight:
Visual Format (Circle one): Pie Chart • Bar Graph • Stat Callout • Icon Array
Quick Sketch of your graphic / visual layout:
Data Caption Starters:
- • "According to [Source], __% of teens experience..."
- • "Research reveals that over __ in 10 users..."
- • "This graph illustrates the sharp increase in..."
Draft Your PSA Data Caption:
Part 4: Three Core PSA Content Pillars
Mandatory Guidelines
1. Key Vocabulary
Define 1-2 essential terms your peers must know:
2. Safe & Ethical Rules
List 2-3 specific action steps or behavioral rules:
3. Misconception Bust
What myth do people believe vs. the real truth?
Part 5: Project Evaluation Rubric & Submission Gate
Total: 20 Points
| Criterion | Exemplary (5 pts) | Proficient (4 pts) | Developing (2-3 pts) | Score |
|---|
| 1. Content & Ethics | Clear vocab, actionable safety guidelines, & busts a major myth. | Includes all 3 content areas with minor gaps in depth. | Missing 1-2 core pillars or advice is vague. | /5 |
| 2. Research & Citations | 3+ credible sources properly cited in consistent APA/MLA format. | 3 sources cited with minor formatting discrepancies. | Fewer than 3 sources or questionable credibility. | /5 |
| 3. Data Visualization | Accurate, visually prominent chart/graphic with clear interpretive caption. | Data displayed visually; caption is present but basic. | Data is plain text only or chart lacks context. | /5 |
| 4. Audience & Design | High visual appeal, clear hierarchy, tailored directly to teen peers. | Clean layout and readable, well suited for peer group. | Cluttered, hard to read, or poorly matched format. | /5 |
Pre-Flight Submission Checklist:
3 Credible Sources Cited Data Visual Embedded Peer Feedback Completed
Submission Link / Drive URL:
https://drive.google.com/...
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