What Is Clickbait and How Can You Avoid It?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

5, 7

Overview

The internet is full of catchy headlines and outrageous images, all to make us curious and get our attention. But kids don't usually realize: What you click on isn't always what you get. Show your students the best ways to avoid clickbait online.

Students will be able to:

  • Define "the curiosity gap."
  • Explain how clickbait uses the curiosity gap to get your attention.
  • Use strategies for avoiding clickbait.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.27

Define social engineering and discuss possible defenses.

UP:DLCS18.5.27

Vocabulary

  • social engineering

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to identify social engineering.
  • possible defenses against social engineering.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • define social engineering and discuss possible defenses.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • social engineering is a strategy used to manipulate information, people, and social outcomes.
  • there are possible defenses against social engineering.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.10

Explain social engineering, including countermeasures, and its impact on a digital society.

UP:DLCS18.7.10

Vocabulary

  • social engineering

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the importance of protecting personal data.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify instances of social engineering and ways to avoid becoming a victim.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • personal data should be protected so that the information is not accessible by someone looking to exploit your information for personal gain.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

BY-NC

Resource Provider other

Common Sense Education
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/you-wont-belie…

Comments or Notes

Family engagement resources and Spanish materials are available at the link to the lesson. 

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