Description

• 24 Task Cards on online privacy fundamentals
• Printable and Digital Formats for classroom flexibility
• Answer Key with sample responses for guided learning
• Teacher Guide with instructions, activity ideas, and extension activities

• Standards-Aligned: Meets ISTE standards for Digital Citizen and Knowledge Constructor, promoting safe and ethical online behavior.
• Practical Skills: Covers essential privacy practices like password creation, identifying secure websites, and managing privacy settings.
• Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think critically about data tracking, online security, and their personal online habits.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for individual work, pair activities, or small group discussions, making it adaptable for various classroom settings.

• Strong Passwords: Guidance on creating complex passwords to protect personal information.
• Privacy Settings: Understanding how to adjust privacy settings on apps and websites for enhanced safety.
• Recognizing Secure Websites: Learning how to identify secure connections and avoid risky sites.
• Website Tracking: Introduction to how websites track data and why it’s important to be aware of it.

1. Introduction: Begin with a class discussion on online privacy. Ask students about their current online habits, what they know about privacy settings, and why online safety is essential.
2. Task Card Activity:

• Individual or Small Group Practice: Distribute the task cards to students to work on independently or in small groups, encouraging discussion on each topic.
• Hands-On Examples: Allow students to explore their own device settings (with supervision) to find privacy options or practice creating a strong password.

1. Wrap-Up Discussion: After completing the task cards, gather students for a reflection on the importance of privacy and safe online practices.
2. Extension Activities:

• Privacy Poster: Have students create a poster (digital or paper) with top tips for online privacy, including examples of strong passwords and secure website indicators.
• Digital Scavenger Hunt: Assign students to explore the privacy settings on an approved app or website, noting key features that help protect user information.

• Printed or digital task cards
• Access to computers, tablets, or laptops for hands-on practice

• Task Card Review: Collect and review completed task cards to assess students’ understanding of online privacy.
• Reflection Assignment: Ask students to write a short reflection on what they learned and any steps they’ll take to improve their online privacy.
• Poster or Scavenger Hunt: Review students’ posters or scavenger hunt findings for comprehension and application of privacy principles.

• Class Privacy Pledge: After learning about online privacy, have students collaborate on a class “Online Privacy Pledge,” listing the steps they’ll take to keep their information secure.
• Family Engagement: Encourage students to discuss online privacy tips with their families, fostering safe internet practices at home as well.

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