Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Cyber Safety

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

Your challenge is to open the Cyber Safe by completing Quests to help make the connection between the real world and the digital world. The decisions made in your digital world affect you as much as those made in the real world. In fact, your digital decisions and behaviors can affect you more and for longer than decisions made in the real world--even with prospective employers and college applications!

Earn your Cyber Safety Expert badge by successfully completing the Quests and cracking the cyber safe.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this activity you will:

  1. know how to be safe while on the Internet [Digital Citizen]

  2. understand online etiquette [Digital Citizen]

  3. understand the impact of online bullying [Digital Citizen]

    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.R1

    Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

    Unpacked Content

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    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • classify data as private or public.
    • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
    • life consequences.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.12

    Define digital permanence.

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    UP:DLCS18.6.12

    Vocabulary

    • digital permanence

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that once something is posted online, it can be difficult to remove it.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify appropriate and inappropriate posts.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • online posts can alter your reputation and limit your opportunities.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.13

    Define personal privacy, digital footprint, and open communication.

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    Vocabulary

    • personal privacy
    • digital footprint
    • open communication

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that personal information can be divided into the three categories of personal privacy, digital footprint, open communication.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • define personal privacy.
    • define digital footprint.
    • define open communication.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • information is either, personal, part of your digital footprint, or available as open communication.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.R1

    Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.R1

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • classify data as private or public.
    • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
    • life consequences.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.12

    Discuss the impact of data permanence on digital identity including best practices to protect personal digital footprint.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.12

    Vocabulary

    • data permanence
    • digital footprint

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that data posted to the internet can be difficult to remove and can impact how others view you.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify ways to protect their personal digital footprint.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • data posted online can be difficult to remove and can impact a personal digital footprint.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.R1

    Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.R1

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • classify data as private or public.
    • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
    • life consequences.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.12

    Cite evidence of the positive and negative effects of data permanence on personal and professional digital identity.

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • data permanence
    • digital identity

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that people are often judged on behavior, both offline and online.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify postings that may be unbecoming to self or others.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • consequences exist for every choice one makes
    • good and bad.
    • some choices can have lasting impacts.
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    CR Resource Type

    Learning Activity

    Resource Provider

    REMC Association of Michigan
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