How can we be good digital citizens? Students explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful when traveling through the online world. Approximately 20 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Understand that being a good digital citizen means being safe and responsible online. Take a pledge to be a good digital citizen.

How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online? We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments or actions can easily escalate to digital drama or even cyberbullying. Help students recognize and navigate these types of situations that happen online. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a digital dilemma.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online? What does it actually mean to "be yourself" or to "be "real"? Those are deep thoughts for any middle schooler. For kids today, these questions matter online, too. Help your students explore why some people create different or alternate personas for themselves online and on social media. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Reflect on reasons why people might create fake social media accounts. Identify the possible results of posting from a fake social media account. Debate the benefits and drawbacks of posting from multiple accounts.

How are we all part of an online community? We are all connected on the internet! By learning the Rings of Responsibility, students explore how the internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help your students think critically about the different ways they connect with others, both in person and online. Approximately 30 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Compare and contrast how they are connected to different people and places, in person and on the internet Demonstrate an understanding of how people can connect on the internet

How can information you post online affect your future opportunities? Our digital footprints can have a powerful impact on our future. This can be a scary thought, given that what's in our digital footprint isn't always in our control. Teach students that digital footprints are an opportunity to showcase their best selves and craft a footprint that leads to future success. Approximately 50 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Learn that they have a public presence online called a digital footprint. Recognize that any information they post online can help or hurt their future opportunities (college admission, employment, etc.). Create a vignette that shows how a positive digital footprint can help someone take advantage of an opportunity.

What is clickbait and how can you avoid it? 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. Approximately 45 mins.

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

How do digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and their world? Teaching digital citizenship is all about helping kids think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions. Personal responsibility is important, but understanding their responsibilities to others can help kids unlock new ways to learn and connect with their communities -- and even change those communities for the better. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Examine both in-person and online responsibilities. Describe the Rings of Responsibility as a way to think about how our behavior affects ourselves and others. Identify examples of online responsibilities to others.