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Identity Theft: Don't Let This Happen to Your Grandma! Lesson PlanIdentity Theft: Don't Let This Happen to Your Grandma! Lesson Plan
Publisher
K20 LEARN
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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Internet Access
Year
2020
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Identity Theft: Don't Let This Happen to Your Grandma!

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  • The Problems of Identify Theft Article (.docx)
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Class members consider how people steal online identities as they discover the essential elements of identity theft and consumer fraud. Pupils demonstrate learning by creating a poster or video about how to avoid identity theft. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

identity theft, fraud, internet safety, personal finance

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign small groups to research and report on fraudulent business practices, such as pyramid schemes

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes a PowerPoint presentation 
  • Requires internet access for student research

Pros

  • Offers modifications for distance learning 
  • Provides a list of supporting resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.1 RI.8.1 RI.9-10.10a RI.11-12.1

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