Lesson
Being Kind Online
Summary
A comment that seems harmless in your head can land like a punch once it hits someone else's screen. Explore the Invisible Person Rule, the T.H.I.N.K. checklist, and what it means to be an Upstander instead of a bystander when unkindness shows up online.
Warm-Up: The Wrinkled Paper Trick
- Hand out or have students grab a blank sheet of paper and crumple it into a ball
- Have students try to flatten it back out and notice the wrinkles that remain
Instruction
- Introduce cyberbullying, the Invisible Person Rule, and the difference between joking and bullying
- Walk through the T.H.I.N.K. checklist using two practice comments
Share: What Could You Do?
- Present each online scenario and have students discuss with a partner how to be an Upstander
- Bring the class back together and invite volunteers to share their responses
Activity: Digital Dragons Game
- Students continue playing Digital Dragons, applying what they've learned about kindness online
- Circulate to support students as they work toward finishing the game
Exit Ticket
- Talk with a partner about one way you can be an Upstander the next time you see someone being unkind online.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-Up: The Wrinkled Paper Trick |
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| 8 min | Instruction |
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| 5 min | Share: What Could You Do? |
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| 9 min | Activity: Digital Dragons Game |
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| 3 min | Exit Ticket |
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Lesson Prep
Digital Dragons
Students collect online safety tools by answering questions about privacy and malware.
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Unit 1: Digital Literacy Basics
Staying Safe Online
The internet is basically a giant playground — and just like at recess, a few simple rules keep everyone safe while they play. This lesson teaches kids to spot "tricky links," build a Secret Key password, and name trusted adults they can turn to if something feels wrong.
Being Kind Online
A comment that seems harmless in your head can land like a punch once it hits someone else's screen. Explore the Invisible Person Rule, the T.H.I.N.K. checklist, and what it means to be an Upstander instead of a bystander when unkindness shows up online.
The 5 Ps of Your Digital Footprint
A messy shoe print on clean carpet doesn't just disappear — and neither does what you post online. Explore the 5 Ps of protecting your digital footprint, from choosing a safe profile to keeping your online presence positive.
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