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Curriculum Topics

  Safety & Security Digital Citizenship Research & Information Literacy Developmental Attributes
K-5 Avoiding strangers, guarding private information, staying safe online Going online, being kind to others online, digital footprint Simple searches, using keyboards, signs of unreliable websites
  • Simple & concrete
  • Story prompts & sentence starters
  • Fun illustrations for clarity
  • Wealth of parent resources
6-8 Judging inappropriate talk, creating strong passwords Sharing & overshadowing, digital footprint, cyberbullying, plagiarism Keyword searches, finding credible websites, identifying ads
  • Model of moral & ethical thinking
  • Media rich
  • Group work & collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Resources for parent involvement
9-12 Keeping financial information secure, recognizing phishing schemes Digital drama, romantic relationships, sexting, building positive online communities, privacy, 21st-century creation Advanced searching & research, evaluationg the trustworthiness of Web content, distinguishing experts from novices
  • Model of ethical thinking
  • Media-creation opportunities
  • Stress on college & future
  • Emphasis on social networking and communications
  • Critical thinking & opportunites for real-world debate & discussion

Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum