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Curated OER

Telecommunication Terms Part 1

For Students 6th - 8th
In this technology worksheet, students examine the words that are related to the concept of using the computer in an acceptable way.
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Curated OER

Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch the Discovery program "Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time" then examine the ratification of the 14th Amendment and the Plessy v. Ferguson decision. They research one of three events that tested Brown v. Board...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What do you know about your town?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a PowerPoint about the community they live in now and long ago. In this community lesson plan, students fill out graphic organizers about town events that have happened and create timelines as well.
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University of Potomac: Online Etiquette: 14 Netiquette Rules Online Students Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Netiquette guidelines are a set of rules that dictate what tasteful and respectful online behavior is. How to speak respectfully without taking part in disrespect or bullying is among the main reasons why we need these rules. These rules...
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: We the Digital Citizens

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this instructional activity, 2nd graders 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,...
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Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
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Kings Canyon Unified School District: Digital Citizenship Lesson [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A instructional activity script to use with students before viewing a 5-minute video called Faux Paw's Adventures on the Internet, and for reviewing the rules of Internet safety after watching the video. The video can be found on Youtube...
Handout
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Digital Citizenship: Acceptable Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Acceptable Use Policy is used in schools to help govern how technology and the Internet are used within the classroom. It is an agreement that is signed by both the parents and the student stating that they will follow the rules set...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Pause and Think

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, the Digital Citizens teach learners how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. Includes slideshow, video, lesson plan, song and lyrics, poster, coloring book, and resources for...
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Wise Kids: Online Safety Tips for Kids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A good list of rules to govern your Internet use, with explanations for each. It also includes an Internet Safety Agreement that covers the same rules and that teachers or parents can print out and ask students to sign.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Cyber Five

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cyber-Five is a short animation which introduces children to five helpful rules to be safer on the internet. Join Hippo and Hedgehog as they introduce and review the five rules. There is a multiple choice quiz at the end of the animation...
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Wabash College: Introduction to Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wabash College gives rules not only for internet etiquette, but more specifically for etiquette concerning networks. This site is particularly relevant to college students.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson Plan: Powerful Passwords

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn the benefits of using passwords and then play a board game to discover some strategies for creating and keeping secure passwords. Requires free membership.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Device Free Moments

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 2nd graders learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not, and practice making family rules for device-free time at home. Includes lesson plan, slideshow, student...
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Grassroots Consulting: Avoiding the Dark Side of Email

For Students 9th - 10th
This thoughtful essay argues the dangers of miscommunication in e-mail and how to properly convey your message.