💻 TechnologyGrade 5Lesson 1
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Digital Citizenship & Safety

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Learning Objectives

  • 1Identify safe and risky online behaviors
  • 2Choose the best action when something online feels off
  • 3Protect personal information when using digital tools
  • 4Apply respectful habits when communicating online
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Mini Lesson

A good digital citizen uses technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly. Just like in the real world, your choices online affect you and the people around you. The skills in this lesson keep you safe and help build a kinder digital community.

The Three Big Habits

  1. Stay safe — protect your personal information and accounts.
  2. Stay kind — treat people online the way you would treat them in person.
  3. Stay smart — pause and think before you click, share, or post.

What Counts as Personal Information?

Personal information is anything that could be used to identify you or find you offline. Keep it private unless a trusted adult says it is safe to share.

  • Full name, home address, school name, and phone number.
  • Photos that show your face, your school, or where you live.
  • Passwords — never share them, even with friends.
  • Birthday, daily schedule, and where you go after school.

Spot the Warning Signs

  • A stranger asks personal questions or wants to chat privately.
  • A message says "click this link" or "you won a prize" out of nowhere.
  • Someone pressures you to keep something a secret from a parent.
  • A post or video makes you feel scared, confused, or upset.
Safe vs Risky OnlineSafe vs Risky OnlineSAFE• Use strong passwords• Tell an adult if upset• Keep accounts private• Pause before posting• Be kind in messagesRISKY• Share home address• Click strange links• Talk to strangers• Reuse one password• Post angry replies
Stop, Think, ActStop. Think. Act.1STOPPause whensomething feels off2THINKIs it safe?Is it kind?3ACTTell an adultor close the pageWhen in doubt: tell a trusted adult.You will never get in trouble for asking for help.Screenshot the message and show them.
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Tip: if a message would embarrass you on a school bulletin board, do not post it. The internet has a long memory.

Vocabulary
digital citizen
A person who uses technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly.
personal info
Details that could identify you or find you offline.
phishing
A trick message that wants you to click a link or share private info.
cyberbullying
Using technology to hurt, threaten, or embarrass someone.
privacy setting
A control that decides who can see your account and posts.
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Guided Practice

Write 2-3 sentences explaining what you have learned. Use at least 4 of the vocabulary words below.
safekindsmartpasswordprivateblockphishingstrangerpop-up
📝 Words: 0 / 20🔤 Vocabulary used: 0 / 4
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Exercises

Sort each habit into Safe behavior or Risky behavior.

Safe behavior

Risky behavior

Match each online situation to the best action.

Pick the best answer for each question.

1. A digital citizen is someone who...

2. Which counts as personal information you should NOT share online?

3. A pop-up says "click here to claim a free game". You should...

4. Which is a SAFE password habit?

5. A stranger online wants to keep your chat a secret from your parents. You should...

6. You see a classmate being teased in a group chat. The kindest action is...

7. What does the "Stop, Think, Act" rule help you do?

8. A privacy setting controls...

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Assessment

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