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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Build Your Ideal Community: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars will consider the characteristics of positive online communities that promote responsibility and respect. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Chart It: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will learn to assess people's intentions and the impact of their words and actions, both positive and negative, in online environments. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Digital Citizenship: Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will establish group norms to create a positive online community that promotes responsible and respectful digital behavior within their classroom. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: The Reality of Digital Drama (6 8)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss their impressions of peer drama, both online and as depicted on reality TV. Students compare and contrast two videos - one featuring a candid discussion between middle school students about online drama and the other...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Safe Online Talk: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
While acknowledging the benefits of online talk and messaging, young scholars consider scenarios in which they may feel uncomfortable, or may encounter inappropriate behavior on the Internet. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: My Online Community: K 2

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the concept that people can connect with one another through the Internet. They understand how the ability for people to communicate online can unite a community. Free membership required.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Lesson: Sending Email: K 2 Grade

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore how they can use email to communicate with real people within their schools, families, and communities. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson Plan: Unit 2: My Media: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review their media habits and the array of media they use on a weekly basis, and reflect on the role of digital media in their lives. Requires free membership.