Classroom Resource

Big, Big Data

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

Overview

Every time we go online, we're giving away information about ourselves. But just how much data are companies collecting from us? Hint: It's probably a lot more than we realize. Show your students these three tips on how to limit the data that companies collect.

Students will be able to:

explain why information about them and their behaviors is valuable to companies.
analyze how certain types of data are used by companies.
learn three strategies to limit individual data collection by companies.

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Content Standards

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.11
Demonstrate positive, safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content and identify the consequences of failing to act responsibly.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

safe, legal, and ethical habits to use when creating and sharing digital content and that failing to do so can have negative consequences.

Skills

Students are able to:

use safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.
identify consequences of failing to use safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:

consequences exist for failing to use positive, safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/big-big-data

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Common Sense Media

Accessibility

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.commonsense.org/about-us/our-mission/site-terms-use

Approved Date

2019-08-28

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type